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Štip vs Skopje

North Macedonia vs North Macedonia · 69 km apart

Štip

North Macedonia

ден21,761 ($389)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Skopje

North Macedonia

ден31,168 ($557)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Štip	Skopje	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$4.19	$5.85	Štip
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$16.74	$23.40	Štip
Cappuccino	$1.26	$1.76	Štip
Monthly groceries (single person)	$94.86	$133	Štip
Monthly public transport pass	$15.35	$21.45	Štip
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$40.46	$56.55	Štip
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$11.72	$16.38	Štip
Fitness club membership	$11.72	$16.38	Štip
Cinema ticket	$3.07	$4.29	Štip
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$158	$239	Štip
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$110	$167	Štip
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$329	$500	Štip
Total single-person budget	$389	$557	Štip
Average net salary	$605	$845

Verdict

Štip is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Štip runs about $389 versus $557 in Skopje — a difference of roughly 43%.

Salary-adjusted, Skopje leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Štip · Full cost of living in Skopje

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Štip cheaper than Skopje?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $389 per month in Štip versus $557 in Skopje — about 43% less.

How far is Štip from Skopje?

The straight-line distance between Štip and Skopje is approximately 69 km (43 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Štip or Skopje?

The estimated average net salary is $605 in Štip and $845 in Skopje. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $216 in Štip versus $288 in Skopje per month.