Skopje, 7 April 2023 (MIA) — The average family of four in North Macedonia needed 50,070 denars (EUR 814) to cover minimal living expenses in March 2023, according to the Federation of Trade Unions of Macedonia. 

According to the unions' estimate of the bare necessities for an average household, 19,263 denars were needed to cover basic monthly food costs and 13,417 denars to cover basic monthly utilities.

The minimal cost of personal hygiene items and household cleaning products was approximately 3,186 denars. Minimal transportation costs amounted to 3,679 denars. 

For clothing and footwear, an average family needed at least 2,230 denars, for entertainment at least 1,068 denars, and for healthcare – at least 807 denars. mr/