Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Xalapa (Mexico)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 6% cheaper than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| Skopje | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 645 ден (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 149 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 313 ден (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 111 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 208 ден (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 59 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 73 ден (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 121 ден (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 36 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 53 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 45 ден (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 38 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ден (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 419 ден (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 223 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 81 ден (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ден (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 28% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| Skopje | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,990 ден (Mex$ 9,472) | Mex$ 7,371 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,700 ден (Mex$ 6,327) | Mex$ 4,680 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,375 ден (Mex$ 2,254) | Mex$ 453 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,141 ден (Mex$ 5,850) | Mex$ 4,339 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,531 ден (Mex$ 4,441) | Mex$ 2,631 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,640 ден (Mex$ 1,418) | Mex$ 738 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 947 ден (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 380 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 33,728 ден (Mex$ 10,309) | Mex$ 5,616 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,432 ден (Mex$ 1,660) | Mex$ 2,456 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 406 ден (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 90 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 351 ден (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 113 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is 14% cheaper than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| Skopje | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,388 ден (Mex$ 730) | Mex$ 985 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,828 ден (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 679 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,143 ден (Mex$ 1,266) | Mex$ 1,324 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,499 ден (Mex$ 1,375) | Mex$ 1,038 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is 4% cheaper than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| Skopje | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,412,800 ден (Mex$ 431,808) | Mex$ 306,477 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 73 ден (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,603 ден (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 630 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 384 ден (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 152 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 12% cheaper than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| Skopje | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 213 ден (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 82 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 251 ден (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 138 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,086 ден (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 474 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 163 ден (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 53 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 178 ден (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 44 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 193 ден (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 35 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 ден (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 26 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 86 ден (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 27 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ден (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 109 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 8% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| Skopje | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,096 ден (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 253 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 614 ден (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 155 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,132 ден (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 610 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,587 ден (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 426 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 289 ден (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 72 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 91 ден (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 53 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 123 ден (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 38,422 ден (Mex$ 11,743) | Mex$ 11,133 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.02 ден (Mex$ 1.54) | Mex$ 2.27 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,986 ден (Mex$ 913) | Mex$ 497 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 139 ден (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 59 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 232 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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