Cost of living in Skopje (Macedonia) is 16% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico)
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Skopje (Macedonia) is 31% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Skopje | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 434 ден (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 188 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 290 ден (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 125 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 179 ден (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 69 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 72 ден (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 109 ден (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 40 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 77 ден (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 235 ден (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 67 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 44 ден (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 55 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 42 ден (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 31 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ден (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 22 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 411 ден (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 207 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 82 ден (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 34 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ден (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 34 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Skopje (Macedonia) is 28% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Skopje | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 27,962 ден (Mex$ 9,092) | Mex$ 15,182 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,871 ден (Mex$ 6,461) | Mex$ 8,804 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,006 ден (Mex$ 1,953) | Mex$ 529 | + 269% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,072 ден (Mex$ 5,876) | Mex$ 10,530 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,487 ден (Mex$ 4,060) | Mex$ 6,029 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,557 ден (Mex$ 1,157) | Mex$ 438 | + 164% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 796 ден (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 365 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 28,369 ден (Mex$ 9,224) | Mex$ 6,757 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,313 ден (Mex$ 1,728) | Mex$ 2,502 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 328 ден (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 105 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 181 ден (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 150 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,300 ден (Mex$ 1,073) | Mex$ 777 | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,910 ден (Mex$ 621) | Mex$ 736 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,240 ден (Mex$ 1,379) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,726 ден (Mex$ 1,537) | Mex$ 1,238 | + 24% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Skopje (Macedonia) is about the same as in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,540,520 ден (Mex$ 500,899) | Mex$ 412,300 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 77 ден (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 22 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,392 ден (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 521 | - 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 284 ден (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 208 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Skopje (Macedonia) is 27% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Skopje | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 133 ден (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 66 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 242 ден (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 133 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,048 ден (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 560 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 154 ден (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 85 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173 ден (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 53 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 172 ден (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 48 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 48 ден (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 36 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 93 ден (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 33 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 234 ден (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 216 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Skopje (Macedonia) is 5% cheaper than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||||
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Skopje | Queretaro | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 892 ден (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 295 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 647 ден (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 165 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,306 ден (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 1,185 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,382 ден (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 609 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253 ден (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 149 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 85 ден (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 65 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 116 ден (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 45 | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 43,367 ден (Mex$ 14,101) | Mex$ 11,167 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.02 ден (Mex$ 1.63) | Mex$ 1.87 | - 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,408 ден (Mex$ 783) | Mex$ 688 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 140 ден (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 71 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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