Moving to Macedonia from Hungary
What to Expect
Considering a move from Hungary to Macedonia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Hungary to Macedonia, you would find that Macedonia is 31.7% cheaper than Hungary overall. A HUF24,000,000 salary in Hungary would need to be roughly MKD2,780,000 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 32.6% less
Groceries
pay 30.5% less
Transportation
pay 9.5% less
Housing
pay 43.4% less
Childcare
pay 34.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.3% less
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?
HUF24,000,000 → MKD2,780,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Macedonia
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
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 10% less than cities in Hungary.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Hungary to Macedonia.
Who's moving to Macedonia?
Top countries of origin for Macedonia's foreign-born residents.
- 68,113
- 20,011
- 18,009
- 9,269
- 8,750
- 1,971
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Hungary
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Macedonia compared to Hungary.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Hungary 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 Hungary leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Hungary 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
Hungary 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
share of people below the poverty line
Hungary generally does better on employment & economy, though Macedonia leads in top income tax rate.
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
Hungary generally does better on family life, though Macedonia leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2020–2021), National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary (2016), Public Revenue Office (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Macedonia vs Hungary
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Budapest | Skopje |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C) | 47°/30°F (9°/-1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 54°/35°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Budapest | Skopje |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.6°C) |
| Feb | 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C) | 47°/30°F (8.4°/-1.3°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C) | 56°/35°F (13.6°/1.9°C) |
| Apr | 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C) | 65°/42°F (18.6°/5.4°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C) | 75°/50°F (23.9°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C) | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) |
| Jul | 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C) | 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.8°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C) | 86°/58°F (30.0°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C) | 79°/53°F (26.1°/11.4°C) |
| Oct | 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C) | 67°/43°F (19.5°/6.3°C) |
| Nov | 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C) | 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) |
| Dec | 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C) | 42°/28°F (5.3°/-2.2°C) |
Data:
Hungarian Meteorological Service,
HydroMeteorological Service of Republic of North Macedonia
Can you move from Hungary to Macedonia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hungary 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.
Hungary passport holder visiting Macedonia
Visa Free
Macedonia passport holder visiting Hungary
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 Hungary?
On average Macedonia is about 32% less expensive than Hungary, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Macedonia?
Budget about MKD695,000 for 3 months in Macedonia (based on a HUF24,000,000 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?
Hungary 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 0.7 in Hungary.
How is healthcare in Macedonia compared to Hungary?
Macedonia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Macedonia, compared to 34.6 in Hungary. Macedonia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Hungary: 79).
What's the weather like in Macedonia compared to Hungary?
The average high temperature in Skopje is 65°F, compared to 60°F in Budapest. Skopje receives around 19.8 in of rainfall per year, while Budapest gets 21.0 in.
What language do they speak in Macedonia?
The official language in Macedonia is Macedonian. In Hungary, the official language is Hungarian.
