Cost of living comparison

Oman

compared to

Macedonia

Macedonia vs. Oman Cost of Living Summary

Macedonia is 27.5% cheaper than Oman overall.

Restaurants: pay 5.2% more in Macedonia
Groceries: pay 37.5% less in Macedonia
Transportation: pay 17.6% more in Macedonia
Housing: pay 41.5% less in Macedonia
Childcare: pay 20.1% less in Macedonia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 60.0% less in Macedonia
Clothing: pay 23.1% more in Macedonia

The cost of clothing, transportation, and restaurants in Macedonia are more expensive than in Oman. Expenses including entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, and childcare are lower in Macedonia.

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Macedonia vs. Oman Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Macedonia instead of Oman, you would:

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pay 5.2% more for restaurants

	Oman	Macedonia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.18 OMR2.380	$6.53 MKD358.76	+5.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.43 OMR3.630	$5.60 MKD307.41	-40.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.87 OMR0.330	$1.62 MKD88.99	+87.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.27 OMR0.100	$1.16 MKD63.74	+326.6%
Average			+5.2%

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pay 37.5% less for groceries

	Oman	Macedonia
Bread 1 loaf	$1.21 OMR0.470	$0.71 MKD38.82	-41.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.82 OMR1.850	$3.67 MKD201.73	-23.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.05 OMR3.480	$4.67 MKD256.73	-48.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.07 OMR1.180	$2.26 MKD123.98	-26.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.24 OMR1.250	$2.91 MKD159.62	-10.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 OMR0.560	$0.50 MKD27.54	-65.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.97 OMR0.370	$0.63 MKD34.60	-35.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.23 OMR0.470	$0.57 MKD31.21	-53.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 OMR0.300	$0.80 MKD43.91	+2.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.65 OMR0.250	$0.40 MKD21.84	-39.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.69 OMR0.260	$0.40 MKD22.07	-41.7%
Average			-37.5%

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pay 17.6% more for transportation

	Oman	Macedonia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$2.34 OMR0.900	$5.60 MKD307.38	+139.2%
Monthly public transit pass	$55.92 OMR21.500	$28.04 MKD1,540.26	-49.9%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$21,976.63 OMR8,450.010	$33,276.49 MKD2M	+51.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.03 OMR5.780	$5.79 MKD318.01	-61.5%
Average			+17.6%

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pay 41.5% less for housing

	Oman	Macedonia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$78.05 OMR30.010	$17.88 MKD982.03	-77.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$485.58 OMR186.710	$264.34 MKD14,520.22	-45.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$358.74 OMR137.930	$198.42 MKD10,899.53	-44.7%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$88.60 OMR34.060	$99.81 MKD5,482.73	+12.7%
Average			-41.5%

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pay 20.1% less for childcare

	Oman	Macedonia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$270.15 OMR103.870	$287.04 MKD15,767.46	+6.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,828.04 OMR2,625.380	$4,102.29 MKD225K	-39.9%
Average			-20.1%

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pay 60.0% less for entertainment and sports

	Oman	Macedonia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$11.38 OMR4.380	$2.05 MKD112.55	-82.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.34 OMR2.060	$1.69 MKD92.93	-68.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$6.18 OMR2.370	$3.13 MKD171.80	-49.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.14 OMR21.970	$29.36 MKD1,612.61	-48.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.10 OMR3.500	$5.90 MKD324.22	-35.2%
Average			-60.0%

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pay 23.1% more for clothing

	Oman	Macedonia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$45.42 OMR17.470	$61.13 MKD3,357.68	+34.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$39.55 OMR15.210	$35.04 MKD1,924.92	-11.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.67 OMR29.090	$88.54 MKD4,863.74	+17.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$59.96 OMR23.060	$98.76 MKD5,425.21	+64.7%
Average			+23.1%

Oman vs. Macedonia - Cost of clothing

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