Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Macedonia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 400 ден (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 244 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 300 ден (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 138 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 64 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 55 ден (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 90 ден (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 37 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 160 ден (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 25 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 175 ден (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 75 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35 ден (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 47 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ден (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 27 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 220 ден (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 265 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 82 ден (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 33 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ден (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 21 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Macedonia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,000 ден (Mex$ 11,855) | Mex$ 18,913 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (Mex$ 5,768) | Mex$ 9,499 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (Mex$ 1,757) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,845 ден (Mex$ 6,722) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (Mex$ 4,509) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (Mex$ 1,133) | Mex$ 844 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 724 ден (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 402 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (Mex$ 7,327) | Mex$ 7,396 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (Mex$ 3,387) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 115 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 109 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Macedonia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,337 ден (Mex$ 1,130) | Mex$ 917 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,865 ден (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 652 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,376 ден (Mex$ 1,482) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (Mex$ 2,032) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Macedonia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,827,630 ден (Mex$ 619,024) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 75 ден (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 ден (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 504 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Macedonia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 84 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 199 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (Mex$ 508) | Mex$ 580 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 76 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 55 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 130 ден (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 58 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 ден (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 32 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ден (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 231 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Macedonia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 318 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 ден (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 156 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 742 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 741 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 149 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 94 ден (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 82 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ден (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 42 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (Mex$ 11,855) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (Mex$ 2.21) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,234 ден (Mex$ 1,095) | Mex$ 909 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 156 ден (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 67 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,561 prices entered by 1,094 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 14% cheaper than in Mexico
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