Cost of Living in North Macedonia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: North Macedonia
Address: MK

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $598 (excluding rent), and $992 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,404 (excluding rent), and $1,963 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$7.63 MKD 399

$4.39 MKD 230

$11.44 MKD 599

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$29.04 MKD 1,520

$19.11 MKD 1,000

$47.79 MKD 2,502

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$5.54 MKD 290

$4.62 MKD 242

$7.38 MKD 386

Cappuccino

$1.84 MKD 96.6

$1.10 MKD 57.7

$2.75 MKD 144

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.74 MKD 91.0

$1.29 MKD 67.3

$2.58 MKD 135

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.24 MKD 65.0

$0.97 MKD 50.5

$1.93 MKD 101

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.22 MKD 116

$1.29 MKD 67.6

$3.71 MKD 194

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.79 MKD 146

$1.98 MKD 103

$4.64 MKD 243

Milk (1 liter)

$1.30 MKD 68.0

$1.10 MKD 57.8

$1.56 MKD 81.8

White Bread (500g)

$0.77 MKD 40.52

$0.59 MKD 30.66

$1.21 MKD 63.5

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.69 MKD 88.5

$0.96 MKD 50.4

$2.31 MKD 121

Eggs

$2.15 MKD 112

$1.54 MKD 80.7

$2.86 MKD 150

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.93 MKD 468

$6.70 MKD 351

$12.45 MKD 652

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.15 MKD 374

$4.61 MKD 241

$9.21 MKD 482

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$12.27 MKD 642

$7.43 MKD 389

$16.72 MKD 875

Apples (1kg)

$1.03 MKD 54.0

$0.57 MKD 29.65

$1.90 MKD 99.5

Banana (1kg)

$1.46 MKD 76.2

$1.14 MKD 59.8

$1.90 MKD 99.5

Oranges (1kg)

$1.37 MKD 71.5

$0.68 MKD 35.48

$2.13 MKD 111

Tomato (1kg)

$2.01 MKD 105

$1.16 MKD 60.8

$2.90 MKD 152

Potato (1kg)

$0.86 MKD 44.92

$0.53 MKD 27.95

$1.24 MKD 64.9

Onion (1kg)

$1.02 MKD 53.4

$0.57 MKD 29.90

$1.53 MKD 80.1

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.70 MKD 36.77

$0.40 MKD 20.85

$1.18 MKD 62.0

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.53 MKD 27.81

$0.37 MKD 19.22

$0.72 MKD 37.92

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$3.26 MKD 171

$2.88 MKD 151

$3.65 MKD 191

Wine (Bottle)

$6.63 MKD 347

$3.78 MKD 198

$11.35 MKD 594

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.07 MKD 56.1

$0.95 MKD 49.70

$1.43 MKD 75.1

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.42 MKD 74.2

$0.92 MKD 48.07

$2.20 MKD 115

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.72 MKD 37.53

$0.54 MKD 28.02

$1.11 MKD 58.0

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$28.65 MKD 1,500

$19.09 MKD 999

$34.37 MKD 1,799

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.10 MKD 57.8

$0.92 MKD 48.06

$1.84 MKD 96.1

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.61 MKD 31.68

$0.43 MKD 22.55

$1.04 MKD 54.2

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$7.61 MKD 398

$5.71 MKD 299

$9.51 MKD 498

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.53 MKD 79.8

$1.44 MKD 75.6

$1.73 MKD 90.6

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$34.1K MKD 1.8M

$30.4K MKD 1.6M

$37.9K MKD 2.0M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$30.0K MKD 1.6M

$27.7K MKD 1.4M

$33.2K MKD 1.7M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$150 MKD 7,831

$93.7 MKD 4,904

$225 MKD 11.8K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$17.63 MKD 923

$11.22 MKD 587

$22.43 MKD 1,174

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$18.43 MKD 965

$13.02 MKD 682

$27.90 MKD 1,460

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$32.09 MKD 1,680

$19.10 MKD 1,000

$47.77 MKD 2,501

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$14.38 MKD 753

$5.67 MKD 297

$18.88 MKD 988

Cinema Ticket

$6.47 MKD 339

$4.63 MKD 242

$7.40 MKD 387

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$283 MKD 14.8K

$199 MKD 10.4K

$391 MKD 20.5K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$4,238 MKD 221.9K

$2,296 MKD 120.2K

$6,887 MKD 360.5K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$72.0 MKD 3,769

$28.71 MKD 1,503

$134 MKD 7,013

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$41.20 MKD 2,157

$22.34 MKD 1,169

$55.9 MKD 2,924

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$96.9 MKD 5,072

$57.2 MKD 2,993

$141 MKD 7,369

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$109 MKD 5,729

$64.3 MKD 3,367

$167 MKD 8,764

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$346 MKD 18.1K

$226 MKD 11.8K

$527 MKD 27.6K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$264 MKD 13.8K

$172 MKD 9,019

$383 MKD 20.0K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$557 MKD 29.2K

$370 MKD 19.4K

$854 MKD 44.7K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$396 MKD 20.7K

$277 MKD 14.5K

$568 MKD 29.7K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,994 MKD 104.4K

$1,235 MKD 64.7K

$2,884 MKD 151.0K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,481 MKD 77.6K

$1,067 MKD 55.8K

$2,307 MKD 120.8K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$783 MKD 41.0K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

4.76

3.4

6.8

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: April 14, 2026

By City in North Macedonia

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Bitola	74550	45	$546	$872	$1,339	$1,783	146.55	64.54
2	Delcevo	17505	45	$474	$879	$1,398	$1,733	102.95	29.77
3	Gevgelija	20664	39	$445	$789	$1,351	$1,580	119.42	74.15
4	Gostivar	36000	40	$419	$816	$1,288	$1,602	105.13	58.38
5	Kavadarci	29320	40	$487	$800	$1,080	$1,649	38.41	59.89
6	Kicevo	31000	45	$514	$895	$1,104	$1,735	50.87	30.54
7	Kocani	29000	43	$504	$866	$1,431	$1,694	138.31	73.82
8	Kriva Palanka	14010	45	$624	$913	$1,294	$1,766	241.91	24.21
9	Kumanovo	75051	40	$408	$805	$1,122	$1,587	29.12	66.86
10	Ohrid	38940	47	$602	$951	$1,486	$2,106	26.12	61.25
11	Prilep	63308	38	$388	$747	$1,289	$1,551	320.78	52.33
12	Radovis	16690	45	$626	$879	$1,389	$1,818	124.83	61.72
13	Resen	8700	45	$579	$883	$1,198	$1,836	353.09	39.68
14	Skopje	422540	55	$636	$1,094	$1,538	$2,107	69.07	96.13
15	Stip	65000	39	$564	$764	$1,139	$1,525	54.61	74.84
16	Struga	33000	40	$409	$784	$1,145	$1,619	38.34	38.04
17	Strumica	36000	44	$454	$887	$1,068	$1,638	17.49	65.8
18	Sveti Nikole	13220	44	$556	$881	$1,275	$1,765	224.75	77.18
19	Tetovo	53000	49	$580	$980	$1,455	$1,993	163.12	65.57
20	Veles	43716	39	$449	$778	$1,127	$1,463	51.54	67.53

North Macedonia Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in North Macedonia - Frequently Asked Questions

North Macedonia offers a favorable balance for travelers, expats, and digital nomads who want steady value without sacrificing access to culture. The Cost of Living in North Macedonia remains lower than Western European capitals and often similar to or cheaper than many Balkan cities, especially outside the capital. In Skopje you will find affordable rents in modest neighborhoods and plenty of affordable local meals, while seaside towns and smaller cities can be even gentler on the budget. Your comfort level and pacing will shape your costs, from apartment size to coworking needs. Tip: scout neighborhoods in person and test a week of errands before committing.

Daily life in North Macedonia for a traveler, expat, or digital nomad centers on practical, variable costs and local rhythms. Housing searches in cities like Skopje and Ohrid favor shorter leases and flexible terms, while some neighborhoods offer better value for longer stays. Food options range from bustling markets to modern cafes, with fresh produce common and reasonably priced. Public transport is reliable in larger towns, with ridesharing and occasional taxis filling gaps. Co-working spaces are growing in urban cores, handy for remote work and meeting locals. North Macedonia living cost varies by neighborhood and season, so test options before committing. Tip: start with a longer trial stay to feel out commute times and neighborhood vibes.

Quality of life in North Macedonia benefits from a flexible budgeting approach that prioritizes essentials, local experiences, and sustainable savings. Build a simple plan that covers housing, food, transport, and a little for leisure, then adjust with the seasons and personal needs. Expect seasonal shifts in crowds and prices, with quieter periods offering better value for longer stays. For neighborhood fit, test a mix of central districts and residential pockets to balance walkability, safety, and access to markets. Embrace local markets for fresh produce, and choose public transport or bikes to keep costs predictable while you explore. Tip: set a monthly check-in to rebalance as needed.