Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia · Population 422,540 · National capital
▲ +24% vs North Macedonia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ден328 ($5.85) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ден1,310 ($23.40) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ден98.28 ($1.76) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ден7,426 ($133) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ден1,201 ($21.45) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ден3,167 ($56.55) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ден917 ($16.38) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ден917 ($16.38) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ден240 ($4.29) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ден13,409 ($239) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ден9,328 ($167) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ден27,985 ($500) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Skopje is ден47,320 ($845) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ден31,168 ($557) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ден40,519 ($724) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ден9,328 ($167)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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ден23,520 ($420) / moSkopje is the capital and one of the key cities in North Macedonia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ден31,168 ($557), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ден9,328 ($167) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ден71,970 ($1,285) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ден55,509 ($991) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Skopje is ден47,320 ($845). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ден40,519 ($724) per month.