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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 31% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 144 (419 ден) | 381 ден | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 104 (304 ден) | 215 ден | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 60 (176 ден) | 160 ден | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (57 ден) | 52 ден | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (92 ден) | 98 ден | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 22 (64 ден) | 66 ден | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 66 (191 ден) | 179 ден | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (117 ден) | 50 ден | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (69 ден) | 33 ден | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (64 ден) | 48 ден | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 210 (611 ден) | 368 ден | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 27 (79 ден) | 73 ден | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (55 ден) | 22 ден | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 73% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,549 (56,885 ден) | 22,993 ден | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,255 (26,930 ден) | 13,957 ден | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,354 (3,941 ден) | 4,407 ден | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,277 (32,814 ден) | 15,210 ден | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,116 (17,797 ден) | 9,974 ден | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 956 (2,782 ден) | 2,595 ден | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 386 (1,123 ден) | 868 ден | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,522 (21,889 ден) | 24,058 ден | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,028 (5,902 ден) | 5,384 ден | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (295 ден) | 296 ден | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 93 (271 ден) | 174 ден | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 862 (2,509 ден) | 3,639 ден | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 641 (1,866 ден) | 2,341 ден | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,494 (4,347 ден) | 5,495 ден | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,204 (3,503 ден) | 4,803 ден | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 10% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 322,861 (939,471 ден) | 1,278,100 ден | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (59 ден) | 72 ден | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 511 (1,488 ден) | 1,366 ден | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is about the same as in Macedonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (228 ден) | 194 ден | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 225 (655 ден) | 213 ден | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 531 (1,545 ден) | 2,000 ден | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 71 (207 ден) | 340 ден | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (142 ден) | 195 ден | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (169 ден) | 176 ден | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (88 ден) | 54 ден | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (85 ден) | 140 ден | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 159 (463 ден) | 195 ден | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 35% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 338 (985 ден) | 628 ден | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (406 ден) | 512 ден | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 903 (2,628 ден) | 1,000 ден | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 665 (1,935 ден) | 1,277 ден | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 108 (314 ден) | 199 ден | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 58 (168 ден) | 93 ден | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (123 ден) | 109 ден | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,194 (29,663 ден) | 18,835 ден | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.42 (4.13 ден) | 6 ден | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 791 (2,302 ден) | 1,474 ден | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 54 (158 ден) | 143 ден | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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MKD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,837 prices entered by 1,341 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 20% more expensive than in Macedonia
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