Cost of Living in North Macedonia
Summary of cost of living in North Macedonia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,159.5$ (112,120.1ден), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 615.2$ (31,940.4ден), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in North Macedonia is, on average, 47.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in North Macedonia is, on average, 79.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 400.00 ден | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,500.00 ден | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 310.00 ден | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 120.00 ден | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 150.00 ден | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 97.47 ден | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 92.97 ден | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 65.65 ден | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 70.29 ден | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 35.68 ден | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 40.67 ден | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 119.74 ден | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 214.42 ден | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 171.54 ден | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 302.79 ден | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 27.03 ден | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 35.06 ден | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 34.38 ден | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 48.82 ден | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 22.04 ден | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 24.00 ден | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 36.10 ден | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 29.80 ден | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 350.00 ден | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 57.07 ден | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 77.30 ден | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 180.00 ден | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 ден | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,400.00 ден | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 60.00 ден | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 64.37 ден | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 400.00 ден | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 78.18 ден | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,800,000.00 ден | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,581,008.40 ден | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 8,147.93 ден | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 941.64 ден | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 962.88 ден | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,670.82 ден | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 757.50 ден | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 350.00 ден | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 15,295.00 ден | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 245,910.00 ден | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 3,867.41 ден | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,149.70 ден | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,104.14 ден | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 5,860.86 ден | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 18,567.91 ден | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 14,173.23 ден | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 31,251.17 ден | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 21,789.47 ден | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,930.52 ден | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7,102.40 ден | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 39,989.84 ден | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.74 | |
Prices in North Macedonia
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Last update: 12 February 2026
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Last update: 12 February 2026
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