Cost of living in Nis is 25% higher than in Tetovo (without rent).
Rent in Nis is 7% more expensive than in Tetovo.
Cost of living including rent in Nis is 16% higher than in Tetovo.
Food in Nis is 28% more expensive than in Tetovo.
Transport in Nis is 59% more expensive than in Tetovo.
| Nis | Tetovo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nis | Tetovo | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.09 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.4 $ | 18 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.86 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.89 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.68 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.58 $ | 1.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.69 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.33 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.7 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.82 $ | 5.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 7.89 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.52 $ | 6.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.66 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.86 $ | 2.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.75 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 25 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.64 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.2 $ | 5.45 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.8 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.68 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.96 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.04 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.3 $ | 1.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
86.2 $ | 106 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
132 $ | 162 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21 $ | 16.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 222 $ | 194 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 389 $ | 363 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 335 $ | 243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 549 $ | 431 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,279 $ | 1,088 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,615 $ | 899 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 679 $ | 931 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.59 % | 6.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.8 $ | 27.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.7 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Haircut | 2.61 $ | 4.31 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.6 $ | 72.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95.3 $ | 76.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 227 $ | 215 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,848 $ | 1,155 $ |