Town in Southwestern, North Macedonia
Cost of living in Ohrid
How much a month costs in Ohrid
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $829–1,290 (ден45,000–70,000).
Prices in Ohrid
Typical 2026 ranges in MKD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MKD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ден18,000–32,000 | $332–590 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ден12,000–22,000 | $221–405 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ден600–1,300 | $11–24 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ден2,500–6,000 | $46–111 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ден200–400 | $3.7–7.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ден600–1,300 | $11–24 |
| Cappuccino | ден80–140 | $1.5–2.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ден100–200 | $1.8–3.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ден40–60 | $0.7–1.1 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ден200–350 | $3.7–6.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ден1,200–2,500 | $22–46 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ден600–1,200 | $11–22 |
Value for money: 84/100
A value score of 84/100 means Ohrid gives more quality of life per dollar than 83% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 62/100.
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Cost of living across North Macedonia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ohrid | $829–1,290 | 84/100 |
| Skopje | $1,010–1,570 | 72/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ohrid?
About $442–608 on a lean budget, $829–1,290 for a comfortable month and $1,750–2,950 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Ohrid?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ден18,000–32,000 ($332–590) a month in the center and ден12,000–22,000 ($221–405) outside it.
How much does food cost in Ohrid?
A local meal is ден200–400 ($3.7–7.4); a mid-range restaurant is ден600–1,300 ($11–24) per person.
Is North Macedonia expensive?
Prices in North Macedonia are about 37% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Ohrid Airport (TAV Macedonia)
- Ohrid Tourism
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.