Skopje, North Macedonia, North Macedonia — cost of living
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Skopje, North Macedonia

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Skopje, North Macedonia

About Skopje, North Macedonia

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$474
Family of 4 / mo
$1,223
Avg salary (after tax)
$628

Skopje is the capital city of North Macedonia , and it is a place full of history and culture. The city is located in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula, where the Vardar River flows through. One of the most interesting things about Skopje is its mix of old and new.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $127.47
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $94.74
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $51
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $101.95

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.08
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $636.36

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.86
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.8
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $2.34
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.33
  • CappuccinoUSD $2.04

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $8.18
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $35.05
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $5.84

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $12.36
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $1.17
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.53
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.5
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.14
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.87
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.87
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.64
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.63
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $5.84
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $3.5
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $7.49
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $8
  • Dozen EggsUSD $2.65
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.62
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.59
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.44

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $197.12
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $386.8
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $267.64
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $600.38
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $440.14
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $143.78

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $38.79
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $18.99
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $7.01
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $334.38
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $5,302

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.16
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.16
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $25,868
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $7.01
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $35.05
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $26,930
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.93

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $24.52
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $169.23

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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