Food Prices in North Macedonia — November 2026
Updated: 1 November 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 L
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Eggs 12 pcs
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Chicken 1 kg
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Rice 1 kg
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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What this means for vanlife
Food in North Macedonia is below the world average by 15%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.
How food prices are changing
Food overall: +1.0% over the year, as of September 2026
- Milk −4.4%
- Eggs +21.0%
- Chicken 0.0%
- Rice and cereals −5.8%
- Bread −1.2%
- Water +2.1%
- Cheese +1.1%
- Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +6.6%
- Potatoes +5.7%
- Beer +0.7%
Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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FAQ
Is food expensive in North Macedonia?
No, food in North Macedonia is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 85 (world average = 100), meaning food is 15% below the global average — great for budget travel.
How much should I budget for food in North Macedonia per month?
If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in North Macedonia you can expect to spend around $255. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 85 (world = 100).
How does North Macedonia compare to similar countries?
North Macedonia has a VanBasket Index of 85. Similar or nearby countries: Senegal, Vietnam, Azerbaijan.
How often is the food price data for North Macedonia updated?
The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.
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Updated: 31.10.2026
Super 95
$1.66 /L
MKD91.00 · €1.48/L
104 of 175
pricier than 59% of countries
RON 98
$1.69 /L
MKD93.00 · €1.51/L
51 of 103
cheaper than 51% of countries
Evro dizel
$1.79 /L
MKD98.33 · €1.60/L
105 of 174
pricier than 60% of countries
Premium dizel
$1.78 /L
MKD98.00 · €1.59/L
14 of 45
cheaper than 71% of countries
TNG
$0.91 /L
MKD50.00 · €0.81/L
28 of 56
cheaper than 52% of countries
CNG
$1.84 /kg
MKD101.00 · €1.64/kg
2 of 9
cheaper than 89% of countries
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