Composite profile
Overall score
56/100
Use the Ohrid profile to compare affordability, air quality, energy, and resilience dimensions alongside regional Southeastern-European peers.
Overall56/100
Affordability72/100
Air quality58/100
Energy50/100
North Macedonia / Southeastern Europe
Ohrid, North Macedonia City Intelligence
Ohrid is a lakeside tourism and regional center in southwestern North Macedonia served by its own international airport and set within the UNESCO-listed Lake Ohrid heritage area, concentrating seasonal visitor infrastructure, light industry, and fishing alongside cross-border travel toward Albania. Ohrid is a southeastern europe city of about ~51K municipality in North Macedonia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Ohrid sits at an early stage relative to the indexed set (56/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~51K municipality
Image credit: Image: kallerna / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Constrained56/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Ohrid data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 72/100 | Ohrid's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 58/100 | Ohrid's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 50/100 | Ohrid's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 55/100 | Ohrid's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 53/100 | Ohrid's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 54/100 | Ohrid's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 54/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety57/100
Low crime57/100
Personal safety58/100
Night safety54/100
Road safety57/100
Ohrid has a moderate safety estimate (57/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life64/100
Healthcare62/100
Education63/100
Green space90/100
Cleanliness59/100
Infrastructure59/100
Mobility48/100
Ohrid has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness66/100
Education63/100
Green space90/100
Overall safety57/100
Ohrid scores moderate for family living (66/100), helped by parks and green space.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability61/100
Walkability63/100
Cycling50/100
Infrastructure59/100
Ohrid is moderate for remote workers (61/100), based on connectivity, affordability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability66/100
Healthcare62/100
Cleanliness59/100
Outdoor lifestyle57/100
Ohrid is moderate for retirement (66/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.
Emergency and public safety in Ohrid
Local public safety guidance for Ohrid, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Ohrid, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the North Macedonia emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Ohrid
Healthcare context for Ohrid, with national-level information from North Macedonia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Ohrid, see the North Macedonia healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Ohrid
Local mobility context for Ohrid, with national-level context from North Macedonia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Ohrid, see the North Macedonia transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Ohrid. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Ohrid
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Ohrid will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Ohrid air-quality module
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Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Ohrid drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Ohrid
Is Ohrid worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (64/100), with nearby nature such as Pelister National Park, Mavrovo National Park.
Is Ohrid good for families?
Strong (66/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Ohrid affordable?
More affordable than average; about 41,500 MKD/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Ohrid?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Ohrid's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, manufacturing.
What is the climate in Ohrid?
A humid continental climate, averaging about 13.7°C.
Does Ohrid have universities?
Higher education is more modest (48/100).
What is healthcare like in Ohrid?
Healthcare access is more modest (48/100).
Is Ohrid good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (62/100).
What nature is near Ohrid?
Within ~170 km: Pelister National Park, Mavrovo National Park.
Explore Ohrid modules
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Cost of Living in Ohrid
Ohrid's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Ohrid
Ohrid's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Ohrid
Ohrid's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Ohrid
Ohrid's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Ohrid
Ohrid's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Ohrid
Ohrid's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Ohrid
Cost of living estimates for Ohrid — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Ohrid
Climate profile for Ohrid — Humid Continental climate, annual average 13.7°C, comfort score 76/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Ohrid
Economy and jobs profile for Ohrid — mixed economy, economy score 51/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, manufacturing. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Ohrid
Education profile for Ohrid — mixed education base, education score 45/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Ohrid
Healthcare and retirement profile for Ohrid — developing healthcare market, healthcare score 48/100, retirement score 62/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Visual guide to Ohrid
Source-attributed visual context for Ohrid using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.
Weekend trip planning guide for Ohrid
Weekend trip planning checklist for Ohrid — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.
Nearby weekend places from Ohrid
Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.
Estimate a monthly budget for Ohrid
Estimate a monthly budget for Ohrid using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Ohrid
Plan a trip budget for Ohrid using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Ohrid
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Ohrid. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Tirana, Albania
Cross-border · about 86 km from Ohrid. Explore Tirana's city intelligence profile.
Skopje, North Macedonia
Same region · about 111 km from Ohrid. Explore Skopje's city intelligence profile.
Durres, Albania
Cross-border · about 116 km from Ohrid. Explore Durres's city intelligence profile.
Ioannina, Greece
Cross-border · about 162 km from Ohrid. Explore Ioannina's city intelligence profile.
Corfu, Greece
Cross-border · about 186 km from Ohrid. Explore Corfu's city intelligence profile.
Thessaloniki, Greece
Cross-border · about 187 km from Ohrid. Explore Thessaloniki's city intelligence profile.
Podgorica, Montenegro
Cross-border · about 195 km from Ohrid. Explore Podgorica's city intelligence profile.
Larissa, Greece
Cross-border · about 214 km from Ohrid. Explore Larissa's city intelligence profile.
Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Cross-border · about 215 km from Ohrid. Explore Blagoevgrad's city intelligence profile.
Lecce, Italy
Cross-border · about 238 km from Ohrid. Explore Lecce's city intelligence profile.
Ohrid FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Ohrid, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Ohrid
Is Ohrid worth visiting?
Ohrid has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Pelister National Park, Mavrovo National Park and Lake Ohrid within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Ohrid?
Ohrid has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space. It indexes 64/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Ohrid?
A single resident of Ohrid spends roughly 41,500 MKD per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 22,000 MKD. Overall the city is more affordable than average for North Macedonia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Ohrid?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Ohrid is moderate for remote workers (61/100), based on connectivity, affordability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Ohrid?
Ohrid's labour market is developing, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Ohrid has a mixed economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and manufacturing.
Is Ohrid good for digital nomads and remote work?
Ohrid offers limited infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 56/100.
What are the education options in Ohrid?
Ohrid is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Economics, Law and Social Sciences.
Is Ohrid a good place to study?
Ohrid offers a moderate student environment, supported by relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Ohrid?
Ohrid has a developing healthcare market, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 48/100. Residents have developing access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Ohrid a good place to retire?
Ohrid offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 62/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Ohrid?
Ohrid has a humid continental climate, averaging about 13.7°C annually with roughly 600 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jan.
Is Ohrid a safe place to live?
Ohrid has a moderate safety estimate (57/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
How easy is it to get around Ohrid?
Ohrid indexes a walkability score of 63 and a cycling score of 50 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Ohrid?
Nature destinations within about 170 km of Ohrid include Pelister National Park, Mavrovo National Park and Lake Ohrid. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.
Is Ohrid good for families?
Ohrid scores moderate for family living (66/100), helped by parks and green space.
What outdoor activities are there around Ohrid?
Ohrid rates 57/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 90/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Pelister National Park, Mavrovo National Park and Lake Ohrid supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.
Interpretation
Use the Ohrid profile to compare affordability, air quality, energy, and resilience dimensions alongside regional Southeastern-European peers. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (72/100) and air quality (58/100). The area most worth watching is energy (50/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the North Macedonia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Ohrid appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- European Environment Agency: Air Quality Status Report
Used where European city comparisons need monitored air-quality context.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.