North Macedonia, paid in GBP.
Lake Ohrid and mountain villages that most of Europe has not found.
Slightly cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +5.5%. Local prices: +4.0%.
- Lean
- £25
- Comfort
- £109
The short answerIn GBP, as of November 12, 2026
North Macedonia: as of November 12, 2026, 4.8% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in GBP (British pound), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +5.5%, and prices in the country rose +4.0%. A mid-range day costs about £51 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+9.2%) and SEK did worst (−3.8%).
What GBP buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$98+9.2%
- Norwegian kronekr 643+9.0%
- South African randR 1,117+8.2%
- British pound£51+4.8%
- UAE dirhamAED 247+4.6%
- Singapore dollarS$86+4.0%
- US dollar$67+4.0%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,251+2.6%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$121+2.5%
- Canadian dollarC$96+1.5%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$527+1.4%
- Indian rupee₹6,296−0.6%
- Brazilian realR$375−0.9%
- Japanese yen¥10,700−0.9%
- Euro€61−1.0%
- Danish kronekr 453−2.2%
- Swiss francCHF 56−2.8%
- Swedish kronakr 671−3.8%
Booking a trip: North Macedonia
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