Blagoevgrad vs Prilep
BG
Bulgaria
MK
North MacedoniaBlagoevgrad, Bulgaria compared with Prilep, North Macedonia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.
At a glance
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Blagoevgrad
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MK
Prilep
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| Country | Bulgaria | North Macedonia |
| Nomad score | 6.6 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,339 / mo | Data unavailable |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 13° / 9°C | 12° / 8°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 45 Good | 43 Good |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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BG
Blagoevgrad
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MK
Prilep
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 19.6°C | 18.1°C |
| Average low | 8.1°C | 7.4°C |
| Precipitation | 60 mm / mo | 46 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 303 h / mo | 304 h / mo |
| Humidity | 67% | 65% |
| Rain days | 7.2 / mo | 6.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 12.3 km/h | 13 km/h |
BG
Blagoevgrad · average high by month
J 9
F 11
M 14
A 18
M 22
J 28
J 32
A 31
S 26
O 19
N 14
D 10
MK
Prilep · average high by month
J 7
F 9
M 12
A 16
M 22
J 28
J 31
A 30
S 25
O 18
N 13
D 8
Air quality
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| US AQI | 45 | 43 |
| PM2.5 | 12.2 µg/m³ | 8.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 12.7 µg/m³ | 8.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 20 µg/m³ | 33 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.5 | 3.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.6 | 5.4 |
| Startup Scene | 3.8 | 2.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Air Conditioning | 7.0 | 6.1 |
| Green Spaces | 7.1 | 5.7 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.4 | 6.7 |
| Weather | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.5 | 3.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.4 | 7.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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MK
Prilep
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Cost of Living | 7.9 | 8.2 |
| Currency Stability | 9.2 | 7.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.4 | 7.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Culture | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.5 | 6.1 |
| Nightlife | 6.1 | 3.7 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.4 | 8.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.6 | 3.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.0 | 1.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.7 | 5.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.2 | 2.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.4 | 3.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.6 | 2.0 |
| Internet Speed | 8.0 | 6.8 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.2 | 7.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Fitness Facilities | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Food Scene | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.1 | 2.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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MK
Prilep
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| Healthcare | 7.0 | 6.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.1 | 5.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.2 | 2.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Political Stability | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| Visa Ease | 6.8 | 6.9 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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MK
Prilep
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| Air Quality | 6.6 | 5.3 |
| Cleanliness | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Family Friendly | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Language Barrier | 5.1 | 4.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 7.3 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Female Friendly | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Safety | 8.0 | 7.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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MK
Prilep
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| Airport Connectivity | 5.3 | 3.2 |
| Cycling | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.9 | 5.2 |
| Public Transit | 5.5 | 3.6 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.5 | 2.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Walkability | 7.8 | 6.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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MK
Prilep
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| Coworking Quality | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.0 | 7.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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MK
Prilep
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| Jeans | $35 per pair | $34 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $31 per dress | $29 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $79 per pair | $76 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Dining Out | $71 per month | $33 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Cinema Ticket | $5.05 per ticket | $6.37 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Coffee | $2.15 per cup | $2.73 per cup |
| Beer | $2.88 per pint | $2.31 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $10 per meal | $2.91 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.82 per meal | $7.64 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $35 per meal | $22 per meal |
| Apples | $1.63 per kg | $0.82 per kg |
| Bread | $0.88 per loaf | $0.65 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.63 per bottle | $0.45 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.40 per liter | $1.18 per liter |
| Rice | $1.25 per kg | $4.40 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.11 per kg | $8.71 per kg |
| Beef | $3.54 per kg | $18 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $6.17 per bottle | $4.22 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Groceries | $79 per month | $94 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $28 per visit | $16 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.75 per purchase | $6.62 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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MK
Prilep
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $393 per month | $280 per month |
| Housing | $393 per month | $280 per month |
| Coworking Space | $112 per month | $193 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $559 per month | $392 per month |
| Coliving Space | $337 per month | — |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Internet & Mobile | $28 per month | $29 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Leisure Activities | $50 per month | $67 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Haircut | $6.50 per visit | $3.04 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.68 per kg | $6.19 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Mobile Plan | $17 per month | $11 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $11 per month | $18 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $3.45 one-time | $3.62 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $45 per month | $55 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $21 per hour | $8.37 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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MK
Prilep
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| Taxi Start | $1.37 per trip | $1.09 per trip |
| Transportation | $28 per month | $37 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.68 per km | $0.64 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $28 per month | $20 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.79 per trip | $4.28 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.87 per liter | $1.75 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $61 per month | — |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Prilep
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| Utilities | $62 per month | — |