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Canggu vs Skopje — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Indonesia
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
very affordable
North Macedonia
Cost of Living (US=100)
38
affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Canggu edges out Skopje on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 32.2 vs 37.7 (US=100; very affordable vs affordable). Skopje scores higher on safety (70/100), and Skopje wins on internet at ~75 Mbps. Overall, Canggu takes the Nomad Score crown with 85/100 — best for remote workers.

Metric
Canggu
Skopje
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$950
US$350
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$650
US$250
Cost of Living (US=100)
32
38
Safety Score
70/100
70/100
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
75 Mbps
Nomad Score
85/100
6/100
Healthcare Score
60/100
55/100
Digital Nomad Visa
Not available
Not available

Who is each city for?

Canggu is better for…
Remote workers
See the Indonesia country profile
Skopje is better for…
Remote workers
See the North Macedonia country profile

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