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Cost of Living in Kratovo

Kratovo, Kratovo, North Macedonia · Population 5,401

▼ -16% vs North Macedonia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ден21,011 ($375)
Couple, monthlyден37,245 ($665)
Family of four, monthlyден48,124 ($859)

Estimated Prices in Kratovo

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantден227 ($4.05)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeден907 ($16.20)per meal
Cappuccinoден68.04 ($1.22)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ден5,141 ($91.80)per month
Monthly public transport passден832 ($14.85)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentден2,192 ($39.15)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ден635 ($11.34)per month
Fitness club membershipден635 ($11.34)per month
Cinema ticketден166 ($2.97)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreден8,468 ($151)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreден5,891 ($105)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreден17,672 ($316)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kratovo is ден32,760 ($585) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ден21,011 ($375) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ден27,314 ($488) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ден5,891 ($105)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in North Macedonia

Skopje

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ден31,168 ($557) / mo

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ден23,520 ($420) / mo

Bitola

Bitola · pop. 69,287

ден23,520 ($420) / mo

Tetovo

Tetovo · pop. 63,176

ден23,520 ($420) / mo

Living in Kratovo

Kratovo is one of the key cities in North Macedonia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ден21,011 ($375), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ден5,891 ($105) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ден48,124 ($859) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ден37,245 ($665) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kratovo is ден32,760 ($585). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ден27,314 ($488) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kratovo expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ден21,011 ($375) per month in Kratovo including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for North Macedonia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kratovo?
A net salary of around ден27,314 ($488) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kratovo with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kratovo is ден32,760 ($585).
How much is rent in Kratovo?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ден8,468 ($151) per month in the city centre and ден5,891 ($105) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ден17,672 ($316).
Is Kratovo cheaper than North Macedonia on average?
Yes — Kratovo is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the North Macedonia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Kratovo?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ден5,141 ($92) in Kratovo. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ден227 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ден68 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kratovo compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kratovo is estimated at ден832 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kratovo are estimates based on North Macedonia national averages adjusted for city size (population 5,401). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.