Moving to Macedonia from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Macedonia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Macedonia, you would find that Macedonia is 7.3% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM130,000 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly MKD3,800,000 in Macedonia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Macedonian.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 11.2% less
Groceries
pay 17.1% less
Transportation
pay 6.7% less
Housing
pay 3.6% less
Childcare
pay 15.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.3% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Macedonia?
What does your salary buy?
BAM130,000 → MKD3,800,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Macedonia
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Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Macedonia cost about 5% more than cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Macedonia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Macedonia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Macedonia leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Macedonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Macedonia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though Macedonia leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Macedonia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Macedonia generally does better on family life, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2020–2021), Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016), Public Revenue Office (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Macedonia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Skopje |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 47°/30°F (9°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 54°/35°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Skopje |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.6°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 47°/30°F (8.4°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 56°/35°F (13.6°/1.9°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 65°/42°F (18.6°/5.4°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 75°/50°F (23.9°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 86°/58°F (30.0°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 79°/53°F (26.1°/11.4°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 67°/43°F (19.5°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 42°/28°F (5.3°/-2.2°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
HydroMeteorological Service of Republic of North Macedonia
Can you move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Macedonia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia. To live, work, or study long-term in Macedonia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Macedonia's immigration authority.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Macedonia
Visa Free
Macedonia passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Macedonia than Bosnia and Herzegovina?
On average Macedonia is about 7% less expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Macedonia?
Budget about MKD950,000 for 3 months in Macedonia (based on a BAM130,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Macedonia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Macedonia: 29.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Macedonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Macedonia safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Macedonia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Macedonia is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Macedonia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Macedonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in adult obesity rate. There are 29.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Macedonia, compared to 25.8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Macedonia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Macedonia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Skopje is 65°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Skopje receives around 19.8 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Macedonia?
The official language in Macedonia is Macedonian. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
