North Macedonia
Cost of Living in Skopje
Monthly Total
$1,148
$20,090
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$363
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$26
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$363
$6,353
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$163
$2,853
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$102
$1,785
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$84
$1,470
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$185
$3,238
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$68
$1,190
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$33
$578
Monthly Total
$1,148
$20,090
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