Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Pakistan is 5.45 times less expensive as compared to North Macedonia.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Pakistan and North Macedonia. 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 Pakistan and North Macedonia.
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Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 45,000 PKR (157.50 USD) | 25,000 MKD (425 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 75,000 PKR (262.50 USD) | 35,000 MKD (595 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 105,000 PKR (367.50 USD) | 50,000 MKD (850 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 25,000 PKR (87.50 USD) | 15,000 MKD (255 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 40,000 PKR (140 USD) | 25,000 MKD (425 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 60,000 PKR (210 USD) | 35,000 MKD (595 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 2.1 % | 1.9 % |
Realtor Commission | 2 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | 0.5 to 1.0 % | 0.1 to 0.3 % |
The average housing cost in Pakistan is 2.52 times less expensive than North Macedonia.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 PKR (175 USD) | 100,000 MKD (1,700 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 4,000 MKD (68 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of North Macedonia, you would have to pay 88.93% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Pakistan costs 9.71 times less compared to North Macedonia.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 81.28% less in Pakistan compared to North Macedonia.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 150 PKR (0.53 USD) | 80 MKD (1.36 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 80 MKD (1.36 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 20 PKR (0.07 USD) | 25 MKD (0.43 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 60 PKR (0.21 USD) | 40 MKD (0.68 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 300 PKR (1.05 USD) | 120 MKD (2.04 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 600 PKR (2.10 USD) | 250 MKD (4.25 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) |
In Pakistan, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.32 times less expensive than the cost in North Macedonia.
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of North Macedonia, you would have to pay 57.90% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Apples (1 KG) | 150 PKR (0.53 USD) | 100 MKD (1.70 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 100 PKR (0.35 USD) | 80 MKD (1.36 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 120 PKR (0.42 USD) | 90 MKD (1.53 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 100 PKR (0.35 USD) | 80 MKD (1.36 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 60 PKR (0.21 USD) | 50 MKD (0.85 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 150 PKR (0.53 USD) | 100 MKD (1.70 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 80 PKR (0.28 USD) | 80 MKD (1.36 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 120 MKD (2.04 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of North Macedonia, you would have to pay 3.54 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 800 PKR (2.80 USD) | 700 MKD (11.90 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 300 PKR (1.05 USD) | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 100 PKR (0.35 USD) | 50 MKD (0.85 USD) |
Soft Drink | 50 PKR (0.18 USD) | 40 MKD (0.68 USD) |
Pizza for One | 800 PKR (2.80 USD) | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 600 PKR (2.10 USD) | 600 MKD (10.20 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 250 MKD (4.25 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 76.12% less in Pakistan compared to North Macedonia.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 600 PKR (2.10 USD) | 150 MKD (2.55 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 150 PKR (0.53 USD) | 60 MKD (1.02 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 250 PKR (0.88 USD) | 100 MKD (1.70 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of North Macedonia, you would have to pay 1.31 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 50 PKR (0.18 USD) | 30 MKD (0.51 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 20,000 MKD (340 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 50 MKD (0.85 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 50 PKR (0.18 USD) | 30 MKD (0.51 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 100 PKR (0.35 USD) | 20 MKD (0.34 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 50 PKR (0.18 USD) | 10 MKD (0.17 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of North Macedonia, you would have to pay 11.54 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 200,000 PKR (700 USD) | 500,000 MKD (8,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 15,000 PKR (52.50 USD) | 15,000 MKD (255 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 10,000 PKR (35 USD) | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 10 % | 7 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 300 PKR (1.05 USD) | 75 MKD (1.28 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 1,200 PKR (4.20 USD) | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 300 PKR 1.05 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 11.03 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Pakistan compared to that of North Macedonia.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Doctor Visit | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) |
Eye Exam | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) |
Vaccinations | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 150 MKD (2.55 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 15,000 MKD (255 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of North Macedonia, you would have to pay 5.74 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 10,000 PKR (35 USD) | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Haircuts | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 50 MKD (0.85 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 100 PKR (0.35 USD) | 30 MKD (0.51 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of North Macedonia, you would have to pay 2.53 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 8,000 PKR (28 USD) | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Women's Dress | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 4,000 MKD (68 USD) |
Summer Dress | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) |
Men's Suit | 20,000 PKR (70 USD) | 15,000 MKD (255 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 4,000 MKD (68 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 4,000 MKD (68 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 600 PKR (2.10 USD) | 400 MKD (6.80 USD) |
Socks For Men | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 100 MKD (1.70 USD) |
Socks For Women | 200 PKR (0.70 USD) | 100 MKD (1.70 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 7,000 PKR (24.50 USD) | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) |
Sportswear | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of North Macedonia, you would have to pay 4.14 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Children's Jeans | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 3,000 MKD (51 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 8,000 MKD (136 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 6,000 MKD (102 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 8,000 MKD (136 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 6,000 MKD (102 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of North Macedonia, you would have to pay 7.05 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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PreSchool Fees | 6,000 PKR (21 USD) | 10,000 MKD (170 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 12,000 PKR (42 USD) | 15,000 MKD (255 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 20,000 PKR (70 USD) | 20,000 MKD (340 USD) |
Private School Fees | 30,000 PKR (105 USD) | 30,000 MKD (510 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 60,000 PKR (210 USD) | 40,000 MKD (680 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 80,000 PKR (280 USD) | 60,000 MKD (1,020 USD) |
After School Activities | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) |
Special Education Services | 6,000 PKR (21 USD) | 12,000 MKD (204 USD) |
Tutoring | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) |
School Supplies | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of North Macedonia, you would have to pay 4.27 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 150 MKD (2.55 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 200 MKD (3.40 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 250 MKD (4.25 USD) |
Gym Membership | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 800 MKD (13.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 200 MKD (3.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) |
Bowling | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 200 MKD (3.40 USD) |
Mini Golf | 1,000 PKR (3.50 USD) | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) |
Video Games | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) |
Streaming Services | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 200 MKD (3.40 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 10,000 PKR (35 USD) | 15,000 MKD (255 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of North Macedonia, you would have to pay 4.34 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Language Classes | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 10,000 MKD (170 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 4,000 PKR (14 USD) | 8,000 MKD (136 USD) |
Art Classes | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 800 MKD (13.60 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 1,500 PKR (5.25 USD) | 500 MKD (8.50 USD) |
Music Lessons | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 1,000 MKD (17 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 500 PKR (1.75 USD) | 300 MKD (5.10 USD) |
Educational Software | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 6,000 MKD (102 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, instead of North Macedonia, you would have to pay 6.87 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 60,000 PKR (210 USD) | 40,000 MKD (680 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 40,000 PKR (140 USD) | 25,000 MKD (425 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 666.67 PKR per hour (2.33 USD) | 666.67 MKD per hour (11.33 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 PKR (17.50 USD) | 5,000 MKD (85 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 17 % | 0 to 18 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions | 10 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 60 | 50 |
Median Household Income | 40,000 PKR (140 USD) | 70,000 MKD (1,190 USD) |
If you lived in Pakistan, you would earn 4.69 times less salary as compared to North Macedonia.
Indicators | Pakistan | North Macedonia |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 3,000 PKR (10.50 USD) | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 2,500 PKR (8.75 USD) | 2,000 MKD (34 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 2,000 PKR (7 USD) | 1,500 MKD (25.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.58 times less in Pakistan, as compared to North Macedonia.
We hope you enjoyed the detailed guide on the cost of living comparsion between Pakistan and North Macedonia.
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