- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Macedonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Macedonia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 22% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 119 (336 ден) | 427 ден | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 95 (268 ден) | 200 ден | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (183 ден) | 150 ден | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (52 ден) | 49 ден | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (87 ден) | 88 ден | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (55 ден) | 54 ден | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (173 ден) | 164 ден | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (105 ден) | 52 ден | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (66 ден) | 39 ден | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (59 ден) | 49 ден | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 223 (630 ден) | 323 ден | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (71 ден) | 72 ден | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (56 ден) | 21 ден | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 53% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,409 (54,915 ден) | 25,217 ден | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,034 (28,391 ден) | 16,326 ден | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,594 (4,509 ден) | 8,170 ден | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,223 (31,753 ден) | 15,431 ден | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,408 (18,131 ден) | 13,560 ден | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,572 (4,449 ден) | 4,219 ден | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 381 (1,078 ден) | 732 ден | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,142 (23,036 ден) | 22,032 ден | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,029 (5,742 ден) | 6,874 ден | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 102 (288 ден) | 300 ден | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 79 (222 ден) | 131 ден | + 70% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 801 (2,266 ден) | 2,166 ден | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 652 (1,844 ден) | 1,956 ден | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,480 (4,188 ден) | 4,914 ден | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,291 (3,653 ден) | 4,820 ден | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 16% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 309,611 (876,023 ден) | 1,246,860 ден | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (53 ден) | 68 ден | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 463 (1,310 ден) | 1,325 ден | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 16% 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$ 173 (489 ден) | 233 ден | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 532 (1,505 ден) | 1,167 ден | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 68 (193 ден) | 105 ден | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (136 ден) | 173 ден | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 52 (146 ден) | 190 ден | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (79 ден) | 47 ден | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (80 ден) | 99 ден | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 121 (341 ден) | 200 ден | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 380 (1,075 ден) | 789 ден | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 137 (387 ден) | 534 ден | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,169 (3,309 ден) | 1,000 ден | + 231% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 730 (2,065 ден) | 1,385 ден | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 102 (288 ден) | 182 ден | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (154 ден) | 86 ден | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (124 ден) | 84 ден | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,330 (29,229 ден) | 52,980 ден | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.18 (6 ден) | 29 ден | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 719 (2,033 ден) | 1,682 ден | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (147 ден) | 122 ден | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.829
MKD
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,890 prices entered by 1,263 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is about the same as in Macedonia
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