City in Peja District, Kosovo
Cost of living in Peja
How much a month costs in Peja
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $956–1,410 (€850–1,250).
Prices in Peja
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €250–400 | $281–450 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €180–300 | $203–338 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €10–16 | $11.3–18.0 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €30–55 | $34–62 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €8–15 | $9.0–16.9 |
| Cappuccino | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–2 | $1.1–2.3 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €8–15 | $9.0–16.9 |
Value for money: 83/100
A value score of 83/100 means Peja gives more quality of life per dollar than 82% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 67/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Kosovo.
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Cost of living across Kosovo
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Peja?
About $563–788 on a lean budget, $956–1,410 for a comfortable month and $1,910–2,810 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Peja?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €250–400 ($281–450) a month in the center and €180–300 ($203–338) outside it.
How much does food cost in Peja?
A local meal is €3–5 ($3.4–5.6); a mid-range restaurant is €8–15 ($9.0–16.9) per person.
Is Kosovo expensive?
Prices in Kosovo are about 41% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.