Top expat cities

North Macedonia

Ohrid

#2 Top 5 cities

Ohrid combines a strong natural setting, a more pleasant atmosphere, and growing foreign interest, but with a smaller job market.

Country overview

Population

42Β 033

Year-round temperatures

Day: 5°C aΕΎ 28°C

Night: -1°C aΕΎ 16°C

Climate

Milder inland lake climate with warm summers and cool winters.

Distance to the sea

110 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

8/10

Ohrid: Violent crime is rare; the main concerns are petty theft in tourist crowds, nightlife incidents, and seasonal road and traffic hazards.

Natural disaster resilience

6/10

Ohrid: Earthquakes, summer wildfires and heatwaves, intense storms, and localized flooding around the lake create moderate recurring risk.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Digital nomads
  • Couples
  • Seasonal expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·Turkish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay
  • +Tourist infrastructure

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene