Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 7% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico)
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 16% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Skopje | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 747 ден (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 177 | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 298 ден (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 150 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 234 ден (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 58 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 77 ден (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 122 ден (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 41 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 ден (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 237 ден (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 71 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 ден (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 44 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 29 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 25 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 333 ден (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 243 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 94 ден (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 ден (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 23 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Skopje | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 37,146 ден (Mex$ 11,134) | Mex$ 11,411 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 24,012 ден (Mex$ 7,197) | Mex$ 6,473 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,088 ден (Mex$ 2,125) | Mex$ 894 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,084 ден (Mex$ 6,320) | Mex$ 8,437 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,523 ден (Mex$ 4,653) | Mex$ 4,218 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,197 ден (Mex$ 1,558) | Mex$ 1,031 | + 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,015 ден (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 394 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,748 ден (Mex$ 8,617) | Mex$ 6,500 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,819 ден (Mex$ 2,044) | Mex$ 2,090 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 438 ден (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 90 | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 339 ден (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 147 | - 31% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 4% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,092 ден (Mex$ 927) | Mex$ 959 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,144 ден (Mex$ 643) | Mex$ 608 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,767 ден (Mex$ 1,429) | Mex$ 1,408 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,247 ден (Mex$ 1,573) | Mex$ 1,273 | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (Mex$ 423,485) | Mex$ 358,702 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 79 ден (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,599 ден (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 479 | + 0% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 413 ден (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 220 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 29% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Skopje | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 285 ден (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 69 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 370 ден (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 226 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,268 ден (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 802 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 210 ден (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 65 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 183 ден (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 52 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 188 ден (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 62 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 78 ден (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 36 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 100 ден (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 33 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 277 ден (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 268 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 8% cheaper than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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Skopje | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,247 ден (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 315 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 636 ден (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 183 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,351 ден (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 866 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,711 ден (Mex$ 513) | Mex$ 700 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 297 ден (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 129 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 ден (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 76 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 132 ден (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 44 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (Mex$ 11,517) | Mex$ 9,947 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 ден (Mex$ 2.47) | Mex$ 2.49 | - 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,236 ден (Mex$ 970) | Mex$ 1,143 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 164 ден (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 67 | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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