Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 309 ден (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 177 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 280 ден (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 110 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 ден (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 54 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ден (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 182 ден (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 33 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59 ден (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 410 ден (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 68 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 37 ден (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 40 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 ден (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 ден (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 22 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 334 ден (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 225 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 81 ден (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ден (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,018 ден (Mex$ 9,440) | Mex$ 18,680 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,315 ден (Mex$ 5,233) | Mex$ 8,689 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,522 ден (Mex$ 1,384) | Mex$ 1,243 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,684 ден (Mex$ 6,164) | Mex$ 10,829 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,066 ден (Mex$ 4,742) | Mex$ 5,575 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,606 ден (Mex$ 631) | Mex$ 846 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 802 ден (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 379 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,169 ден (Mex$ 7,927) | Mex$ 7,486 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,171 ден (Mex$ 2,033) | Mex$ 1,948 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 270 ден (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 101 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 176 ден (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 84 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,421 ден (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 844 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,223 ден (Mex$ 874) | Mex$ 615 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,469 ден (Mex$ 1,757) | Mex$ 1,537 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,720 ден (Mex$ 1,855) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,193,450 ден (Mex$ 469,060) | Mex$ 317,978 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 67 ден (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,372 ден (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 499 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 83 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 200 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (Mex$ 590) | Mex$ 530 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 70 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 48 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 148 ден (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 56 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 29 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 105 ден (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 30 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 206 ден (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 187 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 ден (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 339 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 459 ден (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 140 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 951 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,969 ден (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 658 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 214 ден (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 114 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 82 ден (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 61 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 ден (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 40 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 21,005 ден (Mex$ 8,256) | Mex$ 9,553 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 ден (Mex$ 2.41) | Mex$ 1.91 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,348 ден (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 924 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 135 ден (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 57 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,872 prices entered by 1,402 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 7% cheaper than in Mexico
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