🇲🇰 North Macedonia · #399 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Skopje

Affordable — cheaper than 25.8% of cities worldwide

Ranked #399 of 538 cities · More expensive than 25.8% of cities worldwide

Affordable
Cost of Living
Very affordable
Rent
Affordable
Groceries
Moderate
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Skopje

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom MKD 13,928/mo ≈ $263 MKD 10,446/mo ≈ $197 25%
3-Bedroom MKD 24,254/mo ≈ $458 MKD 18,191/mo ≈ $344 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
37.5 Affordable
Rent
8.8 Very affordable
Groceries
36.6 Affordable
Restaurants
32.0 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
70.3 Moderate

Living in Skopje: What to Expect

Skopje is affordable by global standards (ranked #399 of 538 cities), cheaper than 25.8% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is very affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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