What budget for activities and outings Kosovo?
Entrance to museums is inexpensive and often free. Visits to monasteries, churches, mosques and tekkés are also free, as is access to national parks
Germia Park (4 km east of Pristina city centre) has open-air sports fields and mountain bike trails.
In some shops in the Serbian part of the country, the Serbian dinar prevails. In this case, paying in euro is not necessarily advantageous, considering the exchange rate applied (example: paying 1 € for a coffee instead of 0,70 €). However, this must be put into perspective with regard to the amounts involved and the cost of living in our countries. In the euro zone as well as in France, exchange fees can be multiplied by five from one exchange office to another (these fees are often already included in the exchange rate displayed). Therefore, you should use your bank card. For withdrawals and payments by card, the exchange rate used for the operations is generally more interesting than the rates charged in the exchange offices. In addition, there are bank fees, as indicated below. The euro/dinar parity can fluctuate, so it is necessary to inquire about the exchange rate at the time of your trip.
What budget to eat Kosovo?
Restaurant prices are quite low. Count less than 5 €/person in a fast-food restaurant like qebaptore and less than 10 € for a classic restaurant. In high-end establishments, the bill (excluding alcohol) is between 15 and 25 €/person.
A traditional meal usually starts with a soup, often chicken. In almost all restaurants, the menu includes soups, salads, more traditional dishes, pasta, pizza and risotto. Be careful, this last one is not a risotto in the Italian sense. It is generally rice with a side dish. It is not uncommon, even frequent, to order something that is not on the menu. The practice is widespread and does not pose any problem.
What is the budget for accommodation Kosovo?
Hotels are generally of good standard and affordable. However, in Pristina it is becoming difficult to find a decent hotel for less than €50 for two with breakfast. The average price is around €80 and there are many more expensive hotels. Youth hostels can be found for around €10 per night per person. In the rest of the country, hotel rates are about 30-40% lower than in the capital and there are some really interesting self-catering options in the countryside.
Travel budget Kosovo and cost of living
Kosovo is the poorest country in Europe. As a result, it is possible to spend a holiday here on a modest budget. However, in Pristina, it is becoming difficult to find a decent hotel for less than €50 for two with breakfast. The average offer is rather around €80 and even more expensive (and good quality) hotels are numerous. Youth hostels can be found for around €10 per night per person. In the rest of the country, hotel rates are about 30-40% lower than in the capital and there are some really interesting self-catering options in the countryside. To eat, budget less than €20 per day per person. In a qebaptore (grill), it will cost you less than 5 € per person for a meal, but often the meat is not of good quality. For a full meal in a restaurant, you should count between 5 and 10 € per person (without alcohol). Transport wise, it's very interesting. The price of fuel per litre is about 30-35 cents cheaper than in France. The longest distances by bus cost 4 € per person.
