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Cost of Living in Ohrid

Ohrid, Ohrid, North Macedonia

▼ -13% vs North Macedonia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ден21,761 ($389)
Couple, monthlyден38,591 ($689)
Family of four, monthlyден49,878 ($891)

Estimated Prices in Ohrid

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantден234 ($4.19)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeден937 ($16.74)per meal
Cappuccinoден70.31 ($1.26)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ден5,312 ($94.86)per month
Monthly public transport passден859 ($15.35)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentден2,265 ($40.46)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ден656 ($11.72)per month
Fitness club membershipден656 ($11.72)per month
Cinema ticketден172 ($3.07)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreден8,822 ($158)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreден6,137 ($110)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreден18,412 ($329)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Ohrid is ден33,852 ($605) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ден21,761 ($389) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ден28,290 ($505) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ден6,137 ($110)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in North Macedonia

Skopje

Skopje · pop. 422,540

ден31,168 ($557) / mo

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ден23,520 ($420) / mo

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ден23,520 ($420) / mo

Tetovo

Tetovo · pop. 63,176

ден23,520 ($420) / mo

Living in Ohrid

Ohrid is one of the key cities in North Macedonia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ден21,761 ($389), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ден6,137 ($110) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ден49,878 ($891) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ден38,591 ($689) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Ohrid is ден33,852 ($605). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ден28,290 ($505) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ohrid expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ден21,761 ($389) per month in Ohrid including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for North Macedonia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Ohrid?
A net salary of around ден28,290 ($505) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Ohrid with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Ohrid is ден33,852 ($605).
How much is rent in Ohrid?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ден8,822 ($158) per month in the city centre and ден6,137 ($110) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ден18,412 ($329).
Is Ohrid cheaper than North Macedonia on average?
Yes — Ohrid is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the North Macedonia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Ohrid?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ден5,312 ($95) in Ohrid. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ден234 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ден70 ($1).
How do transport costs in Ohrid compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Ohrid is estimated at ден859 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Ohrid are estimates based on North Macedonia national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.