Moving to Macedonia from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Macedonia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Macedonia, you would find that Macedonia is 8.3% cheaper than Bosnia and Herzegovina overall. A BAM125,999 salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina would need to be roughly MKD3,898,609 in Macedonia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Macedonian.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia.
What does your salary buy?
BAM125,999 → MKD3,898,609
To maintain the same standard of living in Macedonia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 12.1% less
Groceries
pay 19.1% less
Transportation
pay 7.5% less
Housing
pay 8.0% less
Childcare
pay 8.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.2% 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.
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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
Macedonia performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Macedonia performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all health & wellbeing metrics.
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
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Macedonia across all infrastructure metrics.
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
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
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on family life, though Macedonia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
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
Visitor Visa Requirements
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?
Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Macedonia?
Budget about MKD974,652 for 3 months in Macedonia (based on a BAM125,999 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Macedonia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Macedonia: 24.6 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?
Macedonia performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macedonia is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Macedonia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Macedonia performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 29.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Macedonia, compared to 23.2 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.
