Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Macedonia instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Macedonia
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$4.60
MKD262.97
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$4.00
MKD228.36
|
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Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.36
MKD77.86
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Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.95
MKD54.29
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Macedonia
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.68
MKD38.84
|
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Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.62
MKD206.72
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Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.67
MKD266.90
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$2.05
MKD117.11
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Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.92
MKD166.48
|
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Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.41
MKD23.37
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Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.62
MKD35.65
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Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.52
MKD29.79
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Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.72
MKD41.26
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Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.41
MKD23.29
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Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.40
MKD22.69
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Macedonia
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Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.50
MKD314.17
|
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Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$21.96
MKD1,253.95
|
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$28,806.82
MKD1,645,207.79
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Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$5.27
MKD301.14
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pay (unknown) more for housing
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Macedonia
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$17.20
MKD982.43
|
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1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$228.53
MKD13,051.59
|
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1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$176.58
MKD10,085.06
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$107.73
MKD6,152.49
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Macedonia
|
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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$207.38
MKD11,844.07
|
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Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$1,712.11
MKD97,781.53
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Macedonia
|
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.67
MKD95.36
|
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Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.48
MKD84.67
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.70
MKD154.47
|
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Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$23.68
MKD1,352.31
|
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Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$4.41
MKD252.13
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Macedonia
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$57.58
MKD3,288.39
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$36.50
MKD2,084.84
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$80.70
MKD4,609.01
|
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Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$94.33
MKD5,387.54
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