Capital city, North Macedonia
Cost of living in Skopje
How much a month costs in Skopje
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,010–1,570 (ден55,000–85,000).
Prices in Skopje
Typical 2026 ranges in MKD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MKD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ден22,000–40,000 | $405–737 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ден15,000–28,000 | $276–516 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ден700–1,400 | $13–26 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ден3,000–6,000 | $55–111 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ден200–400 | $3.7–7.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ден600–1,200 | $11–22 |
| Cappuccino | ден100–150 | $1.8–2.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ден120–200 | $2.2–3.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ден35–50 | $0.64–0.92 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ден200–350 | $3.7–6.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ден1,500–2,800 | $28–52 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ден600–1,200 | $11–22 |
Value for money: 72/100
A value score of 72/100 means Skopje gives more quality of life per dollar than 71% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 61/100.
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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 |
Cheaper alternatives to Skopje
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Ohrid | North Macedonia | $829–1,290 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Skopje?
About $516–700 on a lean budget, $1,010–1,570 for a comfortable month and $2,030–3,320 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Skopje?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ден22,000–40,000 ($405–737) a month in the center and ден15,000–28,000 ($276–516) outside it.
How much does food cost in Skopje?
A local meal is ден200–400 ($3.7–7.4); a mid-range restaurant is ден600–1,200 ($11–22) 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
- Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
- City of Skopje
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.