Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 10% more expensive than in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 6% more expensive than in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) | ||||
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| Skopje | Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 ден (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 167 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 306 ден (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 109 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 ден (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 55 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 77 ден (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 131 ден (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 37 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 16 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 253 ден (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 74 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 32 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 ден (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 25 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 441 ден (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 192 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 85 ден (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 28 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 ден (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 28 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 24% cheaper than in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) | ||||
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| Skopje | Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,668 ден (Mex$ 13,003) | Mex$ 22,423 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,938 ден (Mex$ 7,998) | Mex$ 15,035 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,148 ден (Mex$ 2,606) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,867 ден (Mex$ 8,701) | Mex$ 14,079 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,763 ден (Mex$ 5,747) | Mex$ 9,165 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,286 ден (Mex$ 1,927) | Mex$ 669 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 962 ден (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 442 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден (Mex$ 10,480) | Mex$ 7,604 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (Mex$ 2,486) | Mex$ 3,192 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 468 ден (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 147 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 375 ден (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 86 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 51% more expensive than in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,744 ден (Mex$ 1,365) | Mex$ 791 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,921 ден (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 534 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,438 ден (Mex$ 1,982) | Mex$ 1,181 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,391 ден (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 1,359 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 32% more expensive than in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (Mex$ 515,050) | Mex$ 281,495 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 86 ден (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,529 ден (Mex$ 558) | Mex$ 343 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 339 ден (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 513 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 17% more expensive than in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 272 ден (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 111 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 437 ден (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 229 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,917 ден (Mex$ 699) | Mex$ 455 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 194 ден (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 56 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 247 ден (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 56 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 219 ден (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 52 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 68 ден (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 31 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 142 ден (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 40 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 312 ден (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 117 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 35% more expensive than in Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco (Mexico) | ||||
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| Skopje | Chapala-Ajijic, Jalisco | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,330 ден (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 373 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 677 ден (Mex$ 247) | Mex$ 103 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,570 ден (Mex$ 572) | Mex$ 671 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,985 ден (Mex$ 724) | Mex$ 559 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 281 ден (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 80 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 111 ден (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 50 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 127 ден (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 45 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (Mex$ 14,007) | Mex$ 8,179 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (Mex$ 3.00) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,946 ден (Mex$ 1,074) | Mex$ 418 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 159 ден (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 71 | - 19% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 154 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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