Skopje, North Macedonia

In 2025, a single person living in Skopje needs approximately EUR 773/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 1,535/month. Skopje is considered a affordable city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Skopje costs approximately EUR 364/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 676/month. Rent has changed +4% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Skopje are approximately EUR 250 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Skopje costs EUR 26 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Skopje average EUR 83 in 2025, 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 364/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 773/month, it is affordable by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Skopje costs approximately EUR 6 in 2025. Budget around EUR 50/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 2025, a single person needs approximately EUR 773/month. This covers rent (EUR 364), groceries (EUR 250), transport (EUR 26), utilities (EUR 83) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 1,535/month.