How expensive is Skopje compared to other cities?

Skopje ranks #455 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 78.7% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 9.1 and local purchasing power is 69.4.

What is the average rent in Skopje?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Skopje city centre costs approximately MKD 22,852 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to MKD 17,733 (saving 22%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around MKD 39,627.

Is Skopje affordable to live in?

Skopje is affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is moderate.

🇲🇰 North Macedonia · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Skopje

Affordable: goedkoper dan 78.7% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #455 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 21.1% van de steden wereldwijd

Affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Affordable

Boodschappen

Moderate

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Skopje

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	MKD 22,852/mo ≈ $415	MKD 17,733/mo ≈ $322	22%
3-Kamer	MKD 39,627/mo ≈ $719	MKD 27,181/mo ≈ $493	31%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Skopje has a cost of living index of 23.0 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

23.0

Index

Sources

4.2

Gap between sources