Blagoevgrad vs Skopje
BG
Bulgaria
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North MacedoniaBlagoevgrad, Bulgaria compared with Skopje, North Macedonia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.
At a glance
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Country | Bulgaria | North Macedonia |
| Nomad score | 6.5 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,834 / mo | $2,097 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 20° / 4°C | 18° / 6°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 44 Good | 62 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Average high | 19.6°C | 19.2°C |
| Average low | 8.1°C | 9°C |
| Precipitation | 60 mm / mo | 43 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 303 h / mo | 292 h / mo |
| Humidity | 67% | 64% |
| Rain days | 7.2 / mo | 6.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 12.3 km/h | 9.5 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
Skopje · average high by month
J 6
F 10
M 13
A 18
M 23
J 30
J 33
A 32
S 26
O 19
N 12
D 8
Air quality
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| US AQI | 44 | 62 |
| PM2.5 | 7.6 µg/m³ | 26.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 9.6 µg/m³ | 29.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 34 µg/m³ | 23 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.4 | 0.3 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.5 | 3.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.6 | 6.1 |
| Startup Scene | 3.8 | 5.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Air Conditioning | 7.0 | 6.7 |
| Green Spaces | 7.1 | 6.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.1 | 5.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.6 | 5.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Weather | 7.0 | 6.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.4 | 8.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Cost of Living | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Currency Stability | 8.5 | 6.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.4 | 8.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Culture | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Nightlife | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.4 | 7.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.0 | 3.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.2 | 6.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Internet Speed | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.2 | 8.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Fitness Facilities | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Food Scene | 5.9 | 7.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Healthcare | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.1 | 6.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.7 | 6.0 |
| Political Stability | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Visa Ease | 7.2 | 7.0 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Air Quality | 6.6 | 4.4 |
| Cleanliness | 6.7 | 5.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.1 | 6.0 |
| Family Friendly | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Language Barrier | 5.1 | 5.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 7.3 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Female Friendly | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Safety | 8.0 | 7.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Airport Connectivity | 5.3 | 6.4 |
| Cycling | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.9 | 5.9 |
| Public Transit | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.9 | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 7.8 | 6.9 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Coworking Quality | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.0 | 8.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Jeans | $65 per pair | $71 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $38 per dress | $39 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $95 per pair | $97 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Dining Out | $106 per month | $84 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Cinema Ticket | $8.27 per ticket | $6.52 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Coffee | $2.07 per cup | $2.05 per cup |
| Beer | $2.36 per pint | $2.52 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $8.86 per meal | $5.78 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $44 per meal | $41 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.45 per meal | $6.90 per meal |
| Apples | $1.42 per kg | $1.03 per kg |
| Bread | $1.00 per loaf | $0.75 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.77 per bottle | $0.56 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.71 per liter | $1.53 per liter |
| Rice | $2.24 per kg | $1.77 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $8.57 per kg | $8.95 per kg |
| Beef | $13 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $7.09 per bottle | $8.39 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Groceries | $248 per month | $261 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Health Insurance | $27 per month | — |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $30 per visit | $22 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $7.38 per purchase | $7.83 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Housing | $266 per month | $289 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $384 per month | $457 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $827 per month | $969 per month |
| Coworking Space | $130 per month | $138 per month |
| Coliving Space | $502 per month | $578 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Internet & Mobile | $21 per month | $22 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Leisure Activities | $47 per month | $56 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Haircut | $15 per visit | $9.32 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.91 per kg | $8.39 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Mobile Plan | $21 per month | $16 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $13 per month | $21 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $7.09 one-time | $11 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $32 per month | $34 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $15 per hour | $14 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Transportation | $18 per month | $28 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.48 per trip | $0.93 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.65 per km | $0.65 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $27 per month | $20 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.32 per trip | $4.66 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.62 per liter | $1.57 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $8.86 per month | $12 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Blagoevgrad
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Skopje
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| Utilities | $95 per month | $116 per month |