How North Macedonia compares across key indices
Cost of Living
38 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
85/100
Healthcare
63/100
Quality of Life
167/200
How far your money goes in North Macedonia
Cost of Living
38
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
28
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
38
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
40
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in North Macedonia - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
85/100
Crime Index
6/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
North Macedonia has 38 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $747 in Shtip to $937 in Skopje. Shtip leads on safety, scoring 89/100. Shtip ranks highest for quality of life at 174/200.
Shtip
$747/mo
Shtip
89/100
Shtip
174/200
Skopje
72/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje | $937 | 82/100 | 171/200 | 72/100 | 56 |
| Kumanovo | $763 | 88/100 | 173/200 | 61/100 | 46 |
| Prilep | $763 | 88/100 | 173/200 | 61/100 | 46 |
| Bitola | $761 | 88/100 | 174/200 | 60/100 | 46 |
| ÄŚair | $757 | 88/100 | 174/200 | 60/100 | 45 |
| Tetovo | $756 | 88/100 | 174/200 | 60/100 | 45 |
| Kisela Voda | $753 | 88/100 | 174/200 | 60/100 | 45 |
| Veles | $753 | 88/100 | 174/200 | 60/100 | 45 |
| Gostivar | $748 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Shtip | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Centar Župa | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Ohrid | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| GjorÄŤe Petro | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Kavadarci | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Struga | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Butel | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Kochani | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Strumica | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| KiÄŤevo | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Lipkovo | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Zelino | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Saraj | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Radovis | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Tearce | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Kriva Palanka | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Ĺ uto Orizare | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Gevgelija | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Negotino | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| StudeniÄŤani | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Vinica | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Debar | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Negotino | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Delcevo | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Resen | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Ilinden | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Brvenica | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Kamenjane | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
| Bogovinje | $747 | 89/100 | 174/200 | 59/100 | 44 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in North Macedonia. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Healthcare system overview for North Macedonia
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in North Macedonia
Pollution Index
52/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
26.1ug/m3
Unhealthy for sensitive
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in North Macedonia, answered with data
North Macedonia has a cost of living index of 38 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $937 in Skopje.
North Macedonia has a safety index of 85/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Skopje scores highest on safety at 82/100.
Skopje ranks highest for quality of life in North Macedonia, scoring 171/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $937/mo for a single person.
North Macedonia scores 63/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. North Macedonia's cost of living is roughly 62% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 72% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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