Did You Overpay for a Beer in Skopje?

A pint of Skopsko lager in Skopje costs MKD 80–120 ($1.45–$2.18) at local bars — making Skopje one of the cheapest capitals in Europe for beer. Skopsko, brewed locally since 1922, is the dominant lager and always the cheapest option on any menu. Import beers cost 50–100% more. The Old Bazaar has atmospheric bars but charges 30–40% more than Debar Maalo neighbourhood pubs. Happy hour deals are common at bars along the Vardar riverfront, especially during summer evenings when outdoor terraces open. Craft beer has arrived in Skopje with a handful of microbreweries, but prices jump to MKD 200–350 per pint. For budget drinking, stick to Skopsko at neighbourhood kafanas (traditional taverns). A night out in Skopje with 4–5 beers costs MKD 400–600 ($7.30–$10.90) — less than a single cocktail in many Western European capitals.