VOLUNTEERING IN THE REGION: WHAT WILL IT COST YOU?
Accommodation
• Rent in Tirana (1-bedroom): €250–€500/month
• Lower in smaller towns or shared housing
💰 Estimated Cost: €250–€500
📌 Most programs do not cover accommodation
Food
• Groceries: €200–€300/month
• Eating out: Local meals from €3–€6
💰 Estimated Cost: €250–€400
Transport
• Public transport in Tirana: €10–€20/month
💰 Estimated Cost: €10–€20
Healthcare & Insurance
• Required for foreign volunteers
• ESC/Erasmus+ cover this
💰 Estimated Cost: €20–€40/month (private)
Internet & Mobile
• Internet: €20–€30
• Mobile plan: €10–€20
💰 Estimated Cost: €30–€50
Leisure & Other Costs
• Coffee: €1
• Cinema: €4–€6
💰 Estimated Cost: €50–€150
Total Estimated Monthly Cost: €500–€1,100
📌 ESC/Erasmus+ cover full costs + stipend (~€150–€250)
VOLUNTEERING IN THE REGION: WHAT WILL IT COST YOU?
Accommodation
• Hostel: €150–€250
• Private apartment in Sarajevo: €250–€450
💰 Estimated Cost: €200–€450
Food
• Restaurant meals: €4–€8
• Groceries: €150–€250/month
💰 Estimated Cost: €200–€300
Transport
• Monthly public pass: €20–€30
💰 Estimated Cost: €20–€30
Healthcare & Insurance
• Mandatory for visa stays
• ESC usually includes full coverage
💰 Estimated Cost: €20–€40
Internet & Mobile
• Combined: €25–€40
💰 Estimated Cost: €25–€40
Leisure & Other Costs
• Local cafes, cultural events, etc.
💰 Estimated Cost: €50–€100
Total Estimated Monthly Cost: €500–€1,000
📌 Some NGOs provide partial or full coverage (ESC, RYCO, UNV)
VOLUNTEERING IN THE REGION: WHAT WILL IT COST YOU?
Accommodation
• Apartment in Podgorica: €450–€600/month
💰 Estimated Cost: €400–€600
Food
• Groceries: €300–€400
💰 Estimated Cost: €300–€450
Transport
• Monthly pass: €30
💰 Estimated Cost: €30
Utilities
• Electricity, water, garbage: €100–€150
💰 Estimated Cost: €100–€150
Internet & Mobile
• Internet: €20–€30
• Mobile: €10–€20
💰 Estimated Cost: €30–€50
Leisure & Personal
• Restaurants, events: €100–€150
💰 Estimated Cost: €100–€150
Total Estimated Monthly Cost: €600–€1,200
📌 ESC volunteers are usually fully funded
VOLUNTEERING IN THE REGION: WHAT WILL IT COST YOU?
Accommodation
• Skopje apartment: €250–€450
• Smaller towns: €150–€300
💰 Estimated Cost: €200–€450
Food
• Groceries: €150–€250/month
• Meals: €3–€10
💰 Estimated Cost: €200–€300
Transport
• Monthly pass in Skopje: €13–€23
💰 Estimated Cost: €15–€25
Healthcare & Insurance
• Required for residence permit
💰 Estimated Cost: €20–€50
Internet & Mobile
• Internet: €15–€25
• Mobile: €5–€15
💰 Estimated Cost: €20–€40
Leisure & Other Costs
• Events, cafés, travel
💰 Estimated Cost: €50–€100
Total Estimated Monthly Cost: €500–€900
📌 ESC/Erasmus+ cover housing, transport, meals + stipend
VOLUNTEERING IN THE REGION: WHAT WILL IT COST YOU?
Accommodation
• Private apartment: €200–€400/month
💰 Estimated Cost: €200–€400
Food
• Groceries: €150–€250
• Restaurant meal: €4–€8
💰 Estimated Cost: €200–€300
Transport
• Monthly pass: €25–€35
💰 Estimated Cost: €25–€35
Healthcare & Insurance
• Public insurance: ~€1/month
• Private: ~€300–€350/year
💰 Estimated Cost: €20–€30
Internet & Mobile
• Internet: €15–€25
• Mobile: €10–€20
💰 Estimated Cost: €25–€45
Leisure & Other Costs
• Cinema: €3–€6, cafés: €1–€2
💰 Estimated Cost: €50–€100
Total Estimated Monthly Cost: €500–€950
📌 ESC includes full coverage; others vary
VOLUNTEERING IN THE REGION: WHAT WILL IT COST YOU?
Accommodation
• Private housing: €300–€700 depending on location
• Coastal areas are pricier
💰 Estimated Cost: €350–€600
Food
• Groceries: €200–€300
• Eating out: €5–€12/meal
💰 Estimated Cost: €250–€350
Transport
• Public pass: €30–€50
💰 Estimated Cost: €30–€50
Healthcare & Insurance
• Mostly covered through national system
• Private insurance: €20–€40/month
💰 Estimated Cost: €20–€40
Internet & Mobile
• Internet: €25–€35
• Mobile: €10–€15
💰 Estimated Cost: €35–€50
Leisure & Other Costs
• Budget varies: museums, events, coastal travel
💰 Estimated Cost: €100–€200
Total Estimated Monthly Cost: €700–€1,300
📌 Confirm if your program includes meals, housing, or fees
🔗 MROSP Info
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT
Accommodation
Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, Waste)
Food & Groceries
Public Transport
Healthcare & Insurance
Internet & Mobile
Entertainment & Leisure
Miscellaneous Expenses
Total Estimated Monthly Costs: €500 – €1,500
💡 Final cost depends on:
• Program coverage (ESC = mostly free)
• Your lifestyle and location in Slovenia
🔗 National Youth Policies – Slovenia