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Blagoevgrad vs Strumica

Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria compared with Strumica, North Macedonia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Country Bulgaria North Macedonia
Nomad score 6.6 / 10 5.8 / 10
Cost of living $1,339 / mo $1,178 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 21° / 18°C 23° / 14°C
Air quality (AQI) 39 Good 54 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Average high 19.6°C 20.1°C
Average low 8.1°C 9.2°C
Precipitation 60 mm / mo 67 mm / mo
Sunshine 303 h / mo 301 h / mo
Humidity 67% 70%
Rain days 7.2 / mo 7.3 / mo
Wind speed 12.3 km/h 10.9 km/h

BG Blagoevgrad · average high by month

MK Strumica · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
US AQI 39 54
PM2.5 5.8 µg/m³ 15.6 µg/m³
PM10 11.7 µg/m³ 28.6 µg/m³
Ozone 48 µg/m³ 42 µg/m³
UV index 0.2 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 5.5 2.8
Local Payment Services 7.6 5.5
Startup Scene 3.8 3.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Air Conditioning 7.0 6.4
Green Spaces 7.1 6.2
Natural Disaster Risk 6.0 6.9
Noise Pollution 6.6 6.1
Seasonal Variety 7.4 7.2
Weather 7.0 6.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Mobile Network Coverage 8.5 7.9
Power Grid Reliability 8.3 7.3
Public WiFi Availability 5.5 4.8
VPN Reliability 8.4 7.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Accommodation Cost 7.5 8.3
Cost of Living 7.9 7.9
Currency Stability 9.2 8.5
Entertainment Cost 7.3 7.4
Food & Groceries 8.0 8.2
Gym Membership Cost 7.9 7.5
Transportation Cost 8.4 7.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Culture 7.0 6.5
Indoors Fun 5.1 4.2
Language Learning Opportunities 5.1 4.5
Local Experiences & Tours 6.5 6.1
Nightlife 6.1 4.5
Outdoors & Nature 8.4 7.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.9 1.4
Nomad Friendly 5.6 3.4
Online Community Presence 3.0 2.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Cafes with WiFi 6.7 6.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.2 2.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.4 3.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.6 2.0
Internet Speed 8.0 7.2
Local SIM Card Availability 8.2 8.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Fitness Facilities 5.6 6.2
Food Scene 5.9 5.3
Healthy Food Options 4.8 4.3
Yoga Studios 4.1 2.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Healthcare 7.0 6.6
Healthcare Affordability 8.4 8.2
Healthcare Quality 6.1 5.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.2 2.8
Ease of Business Registration 5.8 5.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 5.1 4.8
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

Quality of Life
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Air Quality 6.6 4.0
Cleanliness 6.7 6.1
Environmental Quality 7.1 5.3
Family Friendly 6.7 6.9
Language Barrier 5.1 4.9
Work-Life Balance 7.6 7.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Female Friendly 7.4 7.4
Racial Tolerance 6.5 6.4
Safety 8.0 7.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Airport Connectivity 5.3 3.4
Cycling 4.5 4.4
Intercity Travel Options 6.9 5.2
Public Transit 5.5 4.4
Ride-sharing Services 5.5 2.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.9 2.4
Walkability 7.8 6.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Coworking Quality 6.5 2.8
Freelance Ecosystem 3.9 3.3
Networking Opportunities 3.8 3.3
Remote Job Opportunities 4.3 3.6
Time Zone Favorability 8.0 7.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Jeans $35 per pair $93 per pair
Summer Dress $31 per dress $34 per dress
Running Shoes $79 per pair $100 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Dining Out $71 per month $59 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Cinema Ticket $5.05 per ticket $7.10 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Coffee $2.15 per cup $3.37 per cup
Beer $2.88 per pint $1.78 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10 per meal $3.77 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.82 per meal $6.64 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $35 per meal $24 per meal
Apples $1.63 per kg $0.66 per kg
Bread $0.88 per loaf $0.82 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.63 per bottle $0.62 per bottle
Milk $1.40 per liter $1.26 per liter
Rice $1.25 per kg $1.77 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.11 per kg $6.30 per kg
Beef $3.54 per kg $10 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $6.17 per bottle $5.61 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Groceries $79 per month $147 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Health Insurance — $22 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Doctor Visit (GP) $28 per visit $27 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.75 per purchase $5.95 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Apartment (1 bedroom) $393 per month $280 per month
Housing $393 per month $200 per month
Coworking Space $112 per month $134 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $559 per month $448 per month
Coliving Space $337 per month $336 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Internet & Mobile $28 per month $23 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Leisure Activities $50 per month $36 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Haircut $6.50 per visit $3.92 per visit
Laundry $1.68 per kg $7.46 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Mobile Plan $17 per month $11 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $11 per month $13 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $3.45 one-time $2.71 one-time
Gym Membership $45 per month $22 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $21 per hour $11 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Taxi Start $1.37 per trip $1.09 per trip
Transportation $28 per month $22 per month
Taxi per km $0.68 per km $0.64 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $28 per month $22 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

Utilities
BG Blagoevgrad MK Strumica
Utilities $62 per month $95 per month
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