- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 388 ден (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 119 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 146 ден (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 96 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 136 ден (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 65 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 83 ден (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 64 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 38 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48 ден (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 21 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 216 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 74 ден (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19 ден (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,552 ден (Mex$ 8,306) | Mex$ 19,281 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (Mex$ 5,757) | Mex$ 10,195 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (Mex$ 2,881) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден (Mex$ 5,408) | Mex$ 12,158 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,403 ден (Mex$ 4,021) | Mex$ 6,850 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (Mex$ 1,488) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 382 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 21,621 ден (Mex$ 7,625) | Mex$ 8,054 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (Mex$ 2,424) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 110 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 79 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден (Mex$ 979) | Mex$ 838 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (Mex$ 690) | Mex$ 674 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,694 ден (Mex$ 1,655) | Mex$ 1,525 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (Mex$ 1,700) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден (Mex$ 439,721) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 455 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 203 ден (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 77 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 181 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 545 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 72 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 50 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 55 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 28 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 127 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 379 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 138 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 750 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 103 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 55 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 45 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (Mex$ 18,684) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 345% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден (Mex$ 593) | Mex$ 757 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 135 ден (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 52 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.35266
MXN
/
MKD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,278 prices entered by 1,166 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is 6% cheaper than in Mexico
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