Cost of living in Verviers is 70% higher than in Skopje (without rent).
Rent in Verviers is 48% more expensive than in Skopje.
Cost of living including rent in Verviers is 59% higher than in Skopje.
Food in Verviers is 85% more expensive than in Skopje.
Transport in Verviers is 28% more expensive than in Skopje.
| Verviers | Skopje | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Verviers | Skopje | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.7 $ | 6.53 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 86.7 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 5.42 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.34 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.19 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.89 $ | 1.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.4 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.84 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.8 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 8.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.68 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.75 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.68 $ | 2.88 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.84 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49.4 $ | 27.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.3 $ | 6.09 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.8 $ | 26.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.2 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.07 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.24 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.7 $ | 1.93 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
154 $ | 87.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
232 $ | 136 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
56.6 $ | 19.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 266 $ | 244 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 539 $ | 406 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 606 $ | 329 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,000 $ | 577 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,783 $ | 2,272 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,838 $ | 1,578 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,688 $ | 701 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.65 % | 4.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.6 $ | 35.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.1 $ | 6.36 $ |
| Haircut | 15.4 $ | 4.53 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 109 $ | 84.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 85.8 $ | 63.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 703 $ | 304 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,595 $ | 4,291 $ |