Cost of living comparison
Russia is 1.5% cheaper than Macedonia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 22.7% less in Russia
- Groceries
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pay 11.6% less in Russia
- Transportation
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pay 31.1% less in Russia
- Housing
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pay 14.4% less in Russia
- Childcare
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pay 77.0% more in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 8.1% less in Russia
- Clothing
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pay 0.5% more in Russia
The cost of childcare and clothing in Russia are more expensive than in Macedonia. Expenses including transportation, restaurants, housing, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Russia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Russia.
If you lived in Russia instead of Macedonia, you would:
pay 22.7% less for restaurants
|
Macedonia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.21
MKD294.97
|
$6.51
RUB546.83
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.44
MKD250.94
|
$4.14
RUB348.03
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.47
MKD83.42
|
$0.80
RUB67.02
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.04
MKD59.04
|
$0.38
RUB32.29
|
|
pay 11.6% less for groceries
|
Macedonia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.67
MKD37.96
|
$0.47
RUB39.36
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.49
MKD197.32
|
$3.72
RUB312.09
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.51
MKD254.85
|
$3.07
RUB258.08
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.07
MKD116.81
|
$1.21
RUB101.73
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.81
MKD158.84
|
$1.66
RUB139.11
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.40
MKD22.45
|
$0.54
RUB45.50
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.58
MKD33.07
|
$0.55
RUB46.31
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.50
MKD28.36
|
$0.71
RUB59.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.67
MKD37.74
|
$0.89
RUB74.44
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.39
MKD21.85
|
$0.22
RUB18.17
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.43
MKD24.53
|
$0.21
RUB17.50
|
|
pay 31.1% less for transportation
|
Macedonia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.31
MKD300.16
|
$2.12
RUB177.96
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$24.47
MKD1,384.19
|
$17.67
RUB1,483.99
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$30,527.06
MKD1,726,662.81
|
$26,642.44
RUB2,237,991.83
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.46
MKD309.00
|
$4.15
RUB348.62
|
|
pay 14.4% less for housing
|
Macedonia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$16.42
MKD928.93
|
$5.97
RUB501.85
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$243.32
MKD13,762.83
|
$304.49
RUB25,577.76
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$180.36
MKD10,201.49
|
$210.86
RUB17,712.09
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$101.51
MKD5,741.31
|
$64.94
RUB5,454.90
|
|
pay 77.0% more for childcare
|
Macedonia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$225.27
MKD12,741.62
|
$190.09
RUB15,967.97
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,883.00
MKD106,505.71
|
$5,074.52
RUB426,264.85
|
|
pay 8.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
Macedonia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.78
MKD100.85
|
$1.42
RUB119.51
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.56
MKD88.32
|
$1.67
RUB140.34
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.74
MKD154.99
|
$2.10
RUB176.21
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$25.10
MKD1,419.47
|
$28.15
RUB2,365.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.74
MKD268.24
|
$3.97
RUB333.76
|
|
pay 0.5% more for clothing
|
Macedonia
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.12
MKD2,835.10
|
$51.85
RUB4,355.32
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.45
MKD1,891.87
|
$33.92
RUB2,849.44
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$72.27
MKD4,087.98
|
$76.53
RUB6,428.33
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$82.74
MKD4,679.73
|
$75.61
RUB6,351.45
|
|
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