- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Macedonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Macedonia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 24% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (323 ден) | 370 ден | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (255 ден) | 202 ден | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (175 ден) | 133 ден | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (49 ден) | 50 ден | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (85 ден) | 95 ден | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (57 ден) | 51 ден | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (168 ден) | 157 ден | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (103 ден) | 51 ден | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (65 ден) | 36 ден | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (56 ден) | 48 ден | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 213 (586 ден) | 266 ден | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (68 ден) | 74 ден | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (55 ден) | 21 ден | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 48% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,987 (52,216 ден) | 24,910 ден | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 9,816 (26,995 ден) | 18,424 ден | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,446 (3,977 ден) | 6,800 ден | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,493 (28,857 ден) | 17,098 ден | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,799 (15,947 ден) | 11,691 ден | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,377 (3,786 ден) | 3,278 ден | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 391 (1,075 ден) | 765 ден | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,237 (22,651 ден) | 26,811 ден | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,069 (5,691 ден) | 6,250 ден | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (280 ден) | 295 ден | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 93 (256 ден) | 131 ден | + 96% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 830 (2,282 ден) | 2,636 ден | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 649 (1,785 ден) | 2,332 ден | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,429 (3,929 ден) | 5,429 ден | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,198 (3,295 ден) | 5,143 ден | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 9% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 298,857 (821,865 ден) | 1,030,580 ден | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (49 ден) | 62 ден | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 505 (1,390 ден) | 1,299 ден | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 12% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (207 ден) | 203 ден | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 177 (488 ден) | 233 ден | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 538 (1,481 ден) | 1,167 ден | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (185 ден) | 105 ден | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (134 ден) | 173 ден | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (136 ден) | 190 ден | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (78 ден) | 47 ден | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (76 ден) | 99 ден | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 116 (319 ден) | 200 ден | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 32% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (997 ден) | 789 ден | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (378 ден) | 534 ден | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,121 (3,083 ден) | 1,000 ден | + 208% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 712 (1,957 ден) | 1,385 ден | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 97 (267 ден) | 212 ден | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (143 ден) | 86 ден | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (117 ден) | 89 ден | + 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,123 (27,839 ден) | 52,980 ден | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.46 (7 ден) | 29 ден | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 664 (1,825 ден) | 1,534 ден | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 51 (140 ден) | 122 ден | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.750
MKD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,600 prices entered by 1,319 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Macedonia
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