The average family of four in Macedonia needed 34,393 denars (EUR 558) to cover minimal living expenses in September 2021, according to the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia.
According to the estimate of the bare necessities for an average household, 14,662 denars were needed to cover monthly food costs and 10,839 denars to cover monthly utilities.
The cost of personal hygiene items and household cleaning products was approximately 2,385 denars. Transportation costs amounted to 2,539 denars.
