Travel budget and cost of living in Bitola (Macedonia) how much does a trip cost?

Bitola travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bitola

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Bitola for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Bitola compared to Macedonia in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Bitola in 2021 is 47% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bitola in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Bitola by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bitola

Lunch

$ 3/person
($ 3 to $ 3.9)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 7.9/person
($ 6.9 to $ 9.8)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

McDonald's meal

$ 3/person
($ 2.5 to $ 3.6)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 1.1 for 330ml
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Cappuccino

$ 1.4/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1.4/can
($ 1.4 to $ 1.4)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bitola

1-star hotel

$ 12/night
($ 12 to $ 12)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 27/night
($ 27 to $ 28)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 59/night
($ 45 to $ 82)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 75/night
($ 71 to $ 77)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 73/night
($ 73 to $ 73)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 26/month
($ 26 to $ 26)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 82/month
($ 81 to $ 82)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 79/month
($ 75 to $ 84)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 48/month
($ 44 to $ 53)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 98/month
($ 66 to $ 130)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Bitola

Milk

$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3.6)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Eggs

$ 1.4/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Chicken

$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.3

Apples

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Tomatoes

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Public and private transport budget in Bitola

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 64/24hrs
($ 34 to $ 87)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Leisure activity budget in Bitola

Cinema

$ 3.9/ticket
($ 3 to $ 5.9)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 13/hr
($ 5.9 to $ 12)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bitola

Cigarettes

$ 2.6/pack
($ 2.4 to $ 3.6)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 34
($ 24 to $ 60)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 21 to $ 40)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Plane ticket budget

London → Skopje

$ 206
(fair price: $ 153)

New York City → Skopje

$ 789
(fair price: $ 666)

Dublin → Skopje

$ 265
(fair price: $ 207)

Toronto (Ontario) → Skopje

$ 993
(fair price: $ 846)

Manchester → Skopje

$ 281
(fair price: $ 220)

Sydney → Skopje

$ 1488
(fair price: $ 1223)