Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in North Macedonia is 2.31 times less expensive as compared to United Arab Emirates.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between North Macedonia and United Arab Emirates. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between North Macedonia and United Arab Emirates.
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 Indicators  | North Macedonia  | United Arab Emirates  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 25,000 MKD (425 USD) | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 35,000 MKD (595 USD) | 6,500 AED (1,755 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 50,000 MKD (850 USD) | 9,000 AED (2,430 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 15,000 MKD (255 USD) | 2,500 AED (675 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 25,000 MKD (425 USD) | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 35,000 MKD (595 USD) | 6,000 AED (1,620 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 1.9 % | 5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.1 to 0.3 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in North Macedonia is 2.75 times less expensive than United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 100,000 MKD (1,700 USD) | 10,000 AED (2,700 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 4,000 MKD (68 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) | 800 AED (216 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
If you lived in North Macedonia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 39.44% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in North Macedonia costs 1.59 times less compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) | 350 AED (94.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 50.53% less in North Macedonia compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 80 MKD (1.36 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 80 MKD (1.36 USD) | 7 AED (1.89 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 25 MKD (0.43 USD) | 2 AED (0.54 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 40 MKD (0.68 USD) | 5 AED (1.35 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 120 MKD (2.04 USD) | 15 AED (4.05 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 250 MKD (4.25 USD) | 35 AED (9.45 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) | 25 AED (6.75 USD) |
In North Macedonia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.36 times less expensive than the cost in United Arab Emirates.
If you lived in North Macedonia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 43.08% less for Groceries.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 100 MKD (1.70 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 80 MKD (1.36 USD) | 6 AED (1.62 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 90 MKD (1.53 USD) | 8 AED (2.16 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 80 MKD (1.36 USD) | 7 AED (1.89 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 50 MKD (0.85 USD) | 5 AED (1.35 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 100 MKD (1.70 USD) | 12 AED (3.24 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 80 MKD (1.36 USD) | 7 AED (1.89 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 120 MKD (2.04 USD) | 8 AED (2.16 USD) |
If you lived in North Macedonia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.43 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 700 MKD (11.90 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) | 120 AED (32.40 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 50 MKD (0.85 USD) | 15 AED (4.05 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 40 MKD (0.68 USD) | 6 AED (1.62 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) | 60 AED (16.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 600 MKD (10.20 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 250 MKD (4.25 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 10.11% less in North Macedonia compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) | 90 AED (24.30 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 150 MKD (2.55 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 60 MKD (1.02 USD) | 25 AED (6.75 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 100 MKD (1.70 USD) | 35 AED (9.45 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) | 120 AED (32.40 USD) |
If you lived in North Macedonia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 4.39 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 30 MKD (0.51 USD) | 5 AED (1.35 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 20,000 MKD (340 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 50 MKD (0.85 USD) | 12 AED (3.24 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 30 MKD (0.51 USD) | 1.50 AED (0.41 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 20 MKD (0.34 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 10 MKD (0.17 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in North Macedonia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.57 times more for transportation.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 500,000 MKD (8,500 USD) | 50,000 AED (13,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 15,000 MKD (255 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 75 MKD (1.28 USD) | 2.50 AED (0.68 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.62 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in North Macedonia compared to that of United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) | 400 AED (108 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) | 400 AED (108 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 150 MKD (2.55 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 15,000 MKD (255 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
If you lived in North Macedonia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 2.88 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Haircuts  | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 50 MKD (0.85 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 30 MKD (0.51 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in North Macedonia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.73 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) | 350 AED (94.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 4,000 MKD (68 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 15,000 MKD (255 USD) | 1,500 AED (405 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 4,000 MKD (68 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 4,000 MKD (68 USD) | 180 AED (48.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 400 MKD (6.80 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 100 MKD (1.70 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 100 MKD (1.70 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Sportswear  | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
If you lived in North Macedonia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.13 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 8,000 MKD (136 USD) | 1,500 AED (405 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 6,000 MKD (102 USD) | 1,200 AED (324 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 8,000 MKD (136 USD) | 750 AED (202.50 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 6,000 MKD (102 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
If you lived in North Macedonia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 2.08 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 10,000 MKD (170 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 15,000 MKD (255 USD) | 3,000 AED (810 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 20,000 MKD (340 USD) | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 30,000 MKD (510 USD) | 6,000 AED (1,620 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 40,000 MKD (680 USD) | 12,000 AED (3,240 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 60,000 MKD (1,020 USD) | 25,000 AED (6,750 USD) |
After School Activities  | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 12,000 MKD (204 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Tutoring  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
School Supplies  | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
If you lived in North Macedonia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 4.38 times less for school and education.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 150 MKD (2.55 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 200 MKD (3.40 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) | 120 AED (32.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 250 MKD (4.25 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 800 MKD (13.60 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 200 MKD (3.40 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) | 60 AED (16.20 USD) |
Bowling  | 200 MKD (3.40 USD) | 60 AED (16.20 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Video Games  | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 200 MKD (3.40 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 15,000 MKD (255 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
If you lived in North Macedonia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 2.97 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 10,000 MKD (170 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 8,000 MKD (136 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Art Classes  | 800 MKD (13.60 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Educational Software  | 6,000 MKD (102 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
If you lived in North Macedonia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.58 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 40,000 MKD (680 USD) | 10,000 AED (2,700 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 25,000 MKD (425 USD) | 8,000 AED (2,160 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 666.67 MKD per hour (11.33 USD) | 100 AED per hour (27 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 18 % | 0 to 5 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | Yet to Update |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | Yet to Update |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 80 |
Median Household Income  | 70,000 MKD (1,190 USD) | 7,000 AED (1,890 USD) |
If you lived in North Macedonia, you would earn 2.95 times less salary as compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | North Macedonia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) | 400 AED (108 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.29 times less in North Macedonia, as compared to United Arab Emirates.
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