A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Skopje vs. Saint George's for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Skopje or Saint George's?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Skopje or Saint George's? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Skopje or Saint George's?

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Which place is cheaper, Saint George's or Skopje?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Skopje is $76, while the average daily cost in Saint George's is $291. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Skopje and Saint George's in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Skopje $55
    Saint George's $175
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Skopje $110
    Saint George's $350
Compare Hotels in Skopje and Saint George's

Looking for a hotel in Skopje or Saint George's? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Skopje


Hotels in Saint Georges


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Skopje Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Skopje $5.46
    Saint George's $9.99

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint George's

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint George's:


  • Taxi From Airport
    $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Skopje or Saint George's?

Prices for flights to both Saint George's and Skopje change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Skopje $12
    Saint George's $93

Typical Food Prices in Saint George's

For Saint George's, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Ginger Bun
    $0.56

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Skopje -
    Saint George's $69

Tours and Activities in Skopje

Here are a few actual costs in Skopje for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 2 days tour from Sofia to North Macedonia: $304
  • From Sofia: Kosovo and North Macedonia 2-Day Tour: $393
  • Skopje Classic one-day tour from Sofia: $135
  • Skopje Day Trip from Sofia – Small Group Tour: $141

Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint George's

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Saint George's's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • 9 Holes of Golf
    $22
  • Evening Sailing Trip
    $15

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Skopje -
    Saint George's $23


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Skopje and Saint George's, we can see that Saint George's is more expensive. And not only is Skopje much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Skopje is in Europe and Saint George's is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Skopje would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Skopje and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Saint George's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint George's than you might in Skopje.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Skopje Expensive? and Is Saint George's Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Skopje or Saint George's?

Skopje has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Saint George's. When comparing the sizes of Skopje and Saint George's, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.