Skopje, North Macedonia

In 2024, a single person living in Skopje needs approximately EUR 743/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 1,476/month. Skopje is considered a affordable city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Skopje costs approximately EUR 350/month in 2024. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 650/month. Rent has changed +6.4% vs 2023.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Skopje are approximately EUR 240 in 2024. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Skopje costs EUR 25 in 2024, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Skopje average EUR 80 in 2024, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Skopje is located in North Macedonia (Europe). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 350/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 743/month, it is affordable by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Skopje costs approximately EUR 6 in 2024. Budget around EUR 48/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Skopje from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 21.5% over this period (from EUR 308 in 2022 to EUR 374 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Skopje in 2024, a single person needs approximately EUR 743/month. This covers rent (EUR 350), groceries (EUR 240), transport (EUR 25), utilities (EUR 80) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 1,476/month.