Cheapest priced cityPrilep$525 essentials/mo
Priciest priced citySkopje$833 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$230across 5 priced cities
Prilep vs the worldCheaper than 456 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signal90 days visa-free (per 180-day period) for the US, UK, EU/Schengen, Canada, Australia; police registration required within 48 hours; no dedicated digital-nomad visa.as of 2026-08
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Prilep | $525 | 107.6 statistical region | $173 | $238 | $87 | $104 | $142 | $19 | $616 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitola | $596 | 107.6 statistical region | $192 | $269 | $99 | $124 | $164 | $17 | $782 |
| Ohrid | $640 | 106.5 statistical region | $175 | $294 | $113 | $169 | $159 | $24 | $642 |
| Tetovo | $716 | 102.1 statistical region | $281 | $362 | $90 | $155 | $179 | $11 | $903 |
| Skopje | $833 | 101.6 statistical region | $329 | $432 | $106 | $191 | $179 | $28 | $889 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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