- Cost of Living
- Macedonia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Macedonia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Macedonia is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 427 ден (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 118 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 191 ден (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 95 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 150 ден (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 66 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 49 ден (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 88 ден (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 31 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 54 ден (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 164 ден (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 62 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52 ден (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 37 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ден (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ден (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323 ден (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 223 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 73 ден (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 ден (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Macedonia is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,552 ден (Mex$ 8,804) | Mex$ 19,628 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,326 ден (Mex$ 6,102) | Mex$ 10,435 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,170 ден (Mex$ 3,054) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,335 ден (Mex$ 5,732) | Mex$ 11,823 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,560 ден (Mex$ 5,069) | Mex$ 6,623 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,219 ден (Mex$ 1,577) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 732 ден (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 383 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 22,032 ден (Mex$ 8,236) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,874 ден (Mex$ 2,570) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 300 ден (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 104 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 131 ден (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 89 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Macedonia is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,775 ден (Mex$ 1,037) | Mex$ 801 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,956 ден (Mex$ 731) | Mex$ 660 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,096 ден (Mex$ 1,905) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,820 ден (Mex$ 1,802) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Macedonia is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,246,860 ден (Mex$ 466,071) | Mex$ 312,963 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 68 ден (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,293 ден (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 466 | + 4% | |
| 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$ 76) | Mex$ 77 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 233 ден (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 186 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,167 ден (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 543 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 105 ден (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 68 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 49 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 190 ден (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 53 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ден (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 28 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 99 ден (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 29 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 210 ден (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 123 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Macedonia is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 789 ден (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 383 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 572 ден (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 136 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 ден (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,385 ден (Mex$ 518) | Mex$ 742 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 ден (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 102 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 ден (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 55 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 ден (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 45 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 52,980 ден (Mex$ 19,804) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 ден (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 374% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,682 ден (Mex$ 629) | Mex$ 715 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 130 ден (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 52 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,668 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
Cost of living in Macedonia is about the same as in Mexico
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