- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Macedonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Macedonia
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 34% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (338 ден) | 388 ден | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 96 (272 ден) | 146 ден | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (184 ден) | 136 ден | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (53 ден) | 49 ден | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (87 ден) | 83 ден | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (59 ден) | 54 ден | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 64 (180 ден) | 164 ден | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (108 ден) | 52 ден | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (69 ден) | 39 ден | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (61 ден) | 48 ден | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 216 (610 ден) | 323 ден | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (71 ден) | 74 ден | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (57 ден) | 19 ден | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 55% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,281 (54,571 ден) | 23,552 ден | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,195 (28,856 ден) | 16,326 ден | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,635 (4,627 ден) | 8,170 ден | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,999 (33,962 ден) | 15,335 ден | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,850 (19,387 ден) | 11,403 ден | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,316 (3,724 ден) | 4,219 ден | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (1,082 ден) | 732 ден | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,054 (22,795 ден) | 21,621 ден | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,017 (5,710 ден) | 6,874 ден | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (309 ден) | 300 ден | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 77 (219 ден) | 131 ден | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 838 (2,373 ден) | 2,775 ден | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 674 (1,909 ден) | 1,956 ден | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,525 (4,317 ден) | 4,694 ден | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,328 (3,760 ден) | 4,820 ден | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 14% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 318,271 (900,806 ден) | 1,246,860 ден | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (54 ден) | 68 ден | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 455 (1,287 ден) | 1,293 ден | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 11% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 77 (218 ден) | 203 ден | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 181 (513 ден) | 233 ден | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 545 (1,542 ден) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 72 (204 ден) | 105 ден | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (142 ден) | 173 ден | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (157 ден) | 190 ден | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (80 ден) | 47 ден | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 30 (86 ден) | 99 ден | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 127 (360 ден) | 210 ден | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (1,071 ден) | 789 ден | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 138 (391 ден) | 572 ден | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,217 (3,445 ден) | 1,000 ден | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 (2,123 ден) | 1,385 ден | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 103 (293 ден) | 182 ден | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 55 (155 ден) | 86 ден | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (127 ден) | 84 ден | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,363 (29,331 ден) | 52,980 ден | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.32 (7 ден) | 29 ден | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 757 (2,142 ден) | 1,682 ден | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (148 ден) | 135 ден | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.830
MKD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,287 prices entered by 1,166 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 6% more expensive than in Macedonia
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