🇽🇰Kosovo
Europe
Information
Capital
Pristina
Population
1,735,246
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Albanais, Serbe
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+383
Timezone
Europe/Belgrade
Area
10,887 km²
Government
Parliamentary republic
National day
17 February - Independence Day
Internet domain
.xk
About
Kosovo is a country in Southeastern Europe located in the Balkan Peninsula. It declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and is recognized by over 100 countries. Pristina is its capital and the current government is led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti since February 2026.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de risque global faible à modéré, avec tensions occasionnelles dans le nord près de la frontière serbe.
Risk areas
Mitrovica Nord - Tensions ethniques et protestationsFrontière serbe - Barrages et incidents frontaliers
Crime(low)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
- Rester vigilant dans les zones urbaines la nuit
Terrorism(low)
- Suivre les avis des autorités locales et internationales
Transport
- Utiliser des taxis officiels
- Vérifier l'état des véhicules
Natural risks(Risques sismiques modérés et inondations saisonnières)
- Connaître les procédures d'évacuation en cas de séisme
Health(Système de santé limité, hôpitaux à Pristina adéquats pour urgences de base)
- Vaccinations standard recommandées (DTP, hépatite A/B)
- Assurance voyage couvrant rapatriement
Practical tips
- S'inscrire au consulat
- Télécharger l'app Re-open EU
- Éviter les rassemblements politiques
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center250
1-bedroom apartment in city center350
1-bedroom apartment in suburb250
3-bedroom apartment in city center600
3-bedroom apartment in suburb450
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal5
Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant20
McDonald's menu8
Local beer (0.5L)2
Cappuccino1.5
Water (1.5L)0.5
Bread (500g)0.5
Milk (1L)0.8
Eggs (12)1.5
Chicken (1kg)4
Apples (1kg)1
Bananas (1kg)0.6
Transport
Public transport ticket0.5
Monthly transport subscription20
Taxi ride (start)1
Taxi (1km)0.5
Gasoline (1L)1.2
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)30
Tennis court (1h weekend)10
Cinema5
Theatre10
Health
General practitioner consultation20
Dentist consultation30
Antibiotic medications5
Cold medications (6 days)10
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)20/mois
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10/mois
Public services for 85m² apartment50/mois
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)40
Nike sports shoes60
International primary school (monthly)200
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type F
Emergency numbers
Police192
Ambulance194
Fire department193
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
10-15% in restaurants
Photos
Point de vue panoramique
Kosovo
Denis Sllovinja
Point de vue panoramique
Kosovo
Denis Sllovinja
Point de vue panoramique
Kosovo
Muhammed Fatih Beki
Monument emblématique
Kosovo
Miralem Misini