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    Living in North Macedonia – Expat Life, Local Culture & What to Expect



    Living in North Macedonia – Expat Life, Local Culture & What to Expect.

    Ever wondered what life is really like in North Macedonia?
    In this video, we take you inside the heart of the Balkans to explore the real expat experience in North Macedonia — a hidden gem full of history, hospitality, and affordability.

    Whether you’re considering a move or just curious about local culture and daily life, this guide covers everything from the cost of living to cultural quirks and the most welcoming cities to live in.

    🔍 What You’ll Discover:
    What daily life is like for expats in North Macedonia

    Macedonian culture, traditions, and social etiquette

    Cost of living (housing, food, transport, healthcare)

    Pros and cons of living in Skopje, Ohrid, or Bitola

    How locals interact with foreigners

    Internet, banking, and safety in North Macedonia

    Visa options, remote work, and digital nomad insights

    Why this Balkan nation is gaining attention but still off the radar

    📍From historic towns to lakeside retreats, North Macedonia blends Eastern European charm with a relaxed, community-focused way of life — all at a fraction of Western European prices.

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    32 Comments

    1. @BeyondBordersTravel-4k on

      Hey everyone! Just a quick clarification—while the title says "North Macedonia" (in line with the country's official name under the Prespa Agreement), we understand that many people locally prefer just "Macedonia" and identify strongly with it.

      This video was created to share the beauty, culture, and daily life of the people—without taking any political side. We respect the Macedonian identity and thank you all for your passionate engagement ❤️

      Let’s keep the conversation respectful and focused on the love we share for this incredible country 🇲🇰✨

    7. @GWBenji on

      This description is incredible and applicable to many places. Thank you for sharing the importance of language for full integration.

    8. @lubentodorovski4449 on

      Pretty accurate besides that unfortunate “north”, which is absolutely not your fault. Macedonia is my home and Macedonian language and culture are not barriers for me but I have been in the US for decades, and can understand well the points you are making. My wife, who is Chinese, will definitely agree with you. Sometimes I think she likes spending time in Macedonia more than I do.

    10. @yannisavramakis7778 on

      This is NOT MACEDONIA THE LITTLE AEREA IN THERE IS CALLED ‼️ VARDASKA ‼️ and capital is Skopia THE FORMER PART OF YOUGOSLAVIA and the people came in there 600ac !!! I will suggest to you to read the history and what their old President, the professor of the University, and the Mayor of Skopia what have said about this little country called VARDARSKA !!!

      Also they don’t have sea 🌊

    13. @d3r4g45 on

      Skopje has extremely polluted air in the autumn-winter-spring time. During summer is extremely hot 40 degrees celsius, 43 even. Skopje also has polluted food, with loose (inexistent) pesticides standards, both for the local producers and the quality of the imported food from all over the world. Skopje had a chemicla factory that left poison materials on open air landfil in the center of the city for decades, it's in the soil, water and food now. There was a scandal they imported illegally cancerogenous diesel oil, and they sold that, cars burned that into the air. Think African country. There are no controls, anything that is toxic ends up in Macedonia for profits. There is a reason why it's so cheap, you pay with your health. Ah the lowest life expectancy in Europe too.

    21. @linda3681_hello on

      my husband is macedonian, i am from western europe and i think this description of macedonia, what to expect and how it feels like to be there is spot on 👍🏼. very well done

    29. @Gismotronics on

      North Macedonia is the top of the European list for me as a UK citizen looking for a country to retire to. I would just be hoping that North Macedonia doesn't join the EU any time soon due to the obligatory regulations that would remove the very reason for choosing that country.

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