General Country Information ๐
| Capital | Skopje |
| Country | North Macedonia |
| Currency | Macedonian Denar |
| Main religion | Eastern Orthodoxy |
In numbersโฆ ๐
| Female | 50.5% |
| Gdp | $12.6 billion |
| Size | 25,713 kmยฒ |
| Population | 2,083,374 |
| Population density | 81.1/kmยฒ |
| Kids per female | 1.51 |
| City population | 58.4% |
Weather โ
| Winter | 0โC |
| Summer | 22โC |
Language and Education ๐ฌ
| Main Language | Macedonian |
| Population able to read | 96.1% |
| Population with a college degree | 23.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 33.2% |
Well-being ๐
| Air quality | 39.2 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety ๐ฎ
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.1/10 |
Transportation โ๏ธ
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air North Macedonia |
| Main airport | Skopje International Airport |
Costs and Prices ๐ค
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $1.5 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $40/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income ๐ผ
| Income | $6000 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital ๐ค
| Internet speed | 28.33/MBits |
| Tld | .mk |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 77.8% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | eMAG |
| Supermarket | Tinex |
| Pharmacy | Farmacia Dona |
| Drugstore | DM |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 6/10 |
Sports โฝ
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food ๐๏ธ
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Tavฤe gravฤe | Stewed beans with onions, peppers, and tomatoes | 5-7 |
| Ajvar | Roasted red pepper spread | 3-5 |
| Pastrmajlija | Phyllo pastry filled with minced meat, onions, and spices | 6-8 |
| Burek | Flaky pastry filled with cheese, meat, or spinach | 2-4 |
| ล opska salad | Salad made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, and feta cheese | 4-6 |
| Sarma | Stuffed cabbage rolls | 5-7 |
| ฤomlek | Pottery dish of slow-cooked lamb or veal with vegetables | 10-15 |
| Tulumba | Fried dough pastry soaked in syrup | 2-4 |
Drinks ๐ป๏ธ
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Rakija | A brandy made from fermented fruit, typically grapes or plums | 2-3 |
| Mastika | An anise-flavored liqueur | 3-4 |
| Boza | A fermented drink made from millet or wheat | 1-2 |
| Ajvar | A spicy spread made from roasted red peppers, eggplant, and garlic | 2-3 |
| Tavche gravche | A traditional Macedonian dish made from beans, tomatoes, and onions | 4-5 |
Souvenirs ๐
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Woven rugs | Traditional Macedonian rugs with intricate patterns | โฌ20-โฌ100 |
| Ceramic pottery | Handcrafted pottery with traditional Macedonian designs | โฌ10-โฌ50 |
| Filigree jewelry | Delicate jewelry made with fine silver or gold wire | โฌ20-โฌ100 |
| Wooden carvings | Intricately carved wooden objects, such as figurines and bowls | โฌ10-โฌ50 |
| Macedonian wine | Award-winning wines from the Tikveลก and Pelagonia regions | โฌ5-โฌ20 |
| Macedonian brandy | A strong, aromatic brandy made from grapes | โฌ10-โฌ20 |
| Macedonian honey | Sweet, golden honey from the Macedonian countryside | โฌ5-โฌ10 |
| Macedonian cheese | A variety of traditional Macedonian cheeses, such as feta and kashkaval | โฌ5-โฌ10 |
| Macedonian spices | A selection of aromatic spices, such as paprika, cumin, and oregano | โฌ2-โฌ5 |
Holidays ๐น
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Yearโs Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year. |
| Orthodox Christmas | January 7 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. |
| Epiphany | January 19 | Celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ. |
| Independence Day | September 8 | Celebrates the independence of North Macedonia from Yugoslavia. |
| Republic Day | October 23 | Celebrates the establishment of the Republic of North Macedonia. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. |
News ๐ฐ
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Dnevnik |
| Online news | Nova Makedonija |
| Tv | MRT |
| Radio | Radio Skopje |