Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 547 ден (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 226 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 ден (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 122 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 139 ден (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 54 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 ден (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 ден (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 62 ден (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 234 ден (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 71 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 ден (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 41 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34 ден (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ден (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 406 ден (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 227 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 76 ден (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 ден (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,321 ден (Mex$ 8,024) | Mex$ 19,344 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,031 ден (Mex$ 6,725) | Mex$ 8,617 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,186 ден (Mex$ 2,048) | Mex$ 970 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,466 ден (Mex$ 7,291) | Mex$ 10,248 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,313 ден (Mex$ 5,256) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,345 ден (Mex$ 1,321) | Mex$ 693 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 708 ден (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 387 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 21,633 ден (Mex$ 8,541) | Mex$ 6,700 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 ден (Mex$ 3,948) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 281 ден (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 98 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 125 ден (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 94 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,337 ден (Mex$ 1,318) | Mex$ 861 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,865 ден (Mex$ 736) | Mex$ 672 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,376 ден (Mex$ 1,728) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 ден (Mex$ 2,369) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 433,546 ден (Mex$ 171,183) | Mex$ 358,397 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 63 ден (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,441 ден (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 553 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Macedonia is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 182 ден (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 75 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 177 ден (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 188 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 ден (Mex$ 592) | Mex$ 546 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 209 ден (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 79 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 140 ден (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 49 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 ден (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 58 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 ден (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 31 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 73 ден (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 29 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 176 ден (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 188 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 991 ден (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 294 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 490 ден (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 150 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,400 ден (Mex$ 948) | Mex$ 805 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,779 ден (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 669 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 216 ден (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 122 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 80 ден (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 71 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ден (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 40 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 35,000 ден (Mex$ 13,820) | Mex$ 11,185 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7 ден (Mex$ 2.57) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,041 ден (Mex$ 806) | Mex$ 966 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 132 ден (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 62 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,604 prices entered by 1,253 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Macedonia is 12% cheaper than in Mexico
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