const dystopia = { weather: 'rain', season: 'perpetual night' };
for (let i = 0; i < stack.length; i++) { console.log(stack[i]); }
const webAssembly = 'The future of web development';
const ai = { consciousness: 'simulated', empathy: 'questionable' };
if (isReplicant) { console.log('Retire'); } else { console.log('Live free'); }
const webAssembly = 'The future of web development';
const cyberpunk = { city: 'Skopje', year: 2049 };
const replicant = { type: 'Nexus-7', status: 'on-the-run' };
const conference = { name: 'WhatTheStack', vibe: 'neon' };
function deploy() { return 'To the future'; }
function replicant() { return 'More human than human'; }
const spinner = { direction: 'up', destination: 'Tyrell Corp' };
const origami = { animal: 'origami', creator: 'Sapper' };
function replicant() { return 'More human than human'; }
if (memory) { return false; } // Replicant memories are implanted

Trip Cost

Skopje is one of the most affordable conference destinations in Europe. Here's a quick estimate of what your trip might cost.

Ticket

Travel

Round-trip estimates

Accommodation

Daily Spending

Food & drinks are included on the conference day

Estimated Breakdown

Ticket50
Travel (round-trip)100
Accommodation (2 nights)50
Daily spending (1 day)25
Total225

Prices are estimates based on typical September rates. Actual costs vary based on booking time and preferences.

Skopje price reference

Food & Drinks

  • Burek (street food)€1-2
  • Lunch at a local spot€4-7
  • Dinner at a nice restaurant€10-20
  • Beer (0.5L)€1.50-2.50
  • Coffee€1-2
  • Cocktail€4-7

Getting Around

  • City bus€0.50
  • Taxi (short ride)€2-4
  • Taxi across town€4-7
  • Airport to center (taxi)€15-20
  • Airport bus€3-5

Ways to spend less

  • Wizz Air — The main budget airline serving Skopje with direct flights from London, Berlin, Vienna, Milan, Basel, Paris, and more. Book 6-10 weeks ahead with cabin bag only for the best fares.
  • Fly into a neighbor — Thessaloniki (SKG) and Sofia (SOF) have more routes from Ryanair and easyJet. A bus to Skopje is only 4-5 hours and €10-20. Pristina (PRN) is just 1.5 hours away by bus (€5-8).
  • Balkan bus network — Direct buses from Belgrade (~6h, €15-25), Sofia (~4.5h, €10-18), Thessaloniki (~4h, €15-22), and Tirana (~5h, €12-20).
  • Share an Airbnb — Central apartments go for €25-35/night. Split with a fellow attendee and you're looking at €12-18 each.
  • Student discount — Student tickets are just €20 with a valid student ID.
  • Convince your boss — We wrote the email for you. Many companies cover conference costs as professional development.
  • Walk it — Skopje's city center is compact and very walkable. Most things you'll need are within a 15-minute walk. Taxis are cheap when you need them.