What budget for activities and outings Slovakia?

Be aware that many museums and castles in the country open their doors to visitors free of charge on the first Monday of each month, check the relevant websites. Otherwise, visits to the main sites are not very expensive (2 to 8 €). Children and students as well as pensioners benefit from reduced rates, and admission is often free for children under 6 years of age.

There are various schemes such as the Bratislava City Card (€18/25) (http://card.visitbratislava.com) or regional Orava Pass or Liptov Region Card which offer significant savings on site entrance fees and some partner restaurants and accommodation.

If you want to do sports in Slovakia, the best plan is to go hiking. There are so many trails all over the country that there is nothing to be bored about. In the winter version, cross-country skiing or ski touring are the most economical, natural and ecological ways of doing sports and discovering the country's riches. Then there are the classic ski resorts scattered in every mountain range of the country. Large or small, the prices of the packages are cheaper than in France. You can also attempt a paragliding jump or a climb to Gerlach Peak, the highest point in the country, but these activities require the supervision and guidance of a professional.

For mountain rescue (Horská záchranná služba - www.hzs.sk - [email protected]) 18 300 is the number to remember and call in case of serious problems during your hikes. The home page of the website provides real-time information on the weather and snowpack

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Life in Slovakia is generally cheaper than in France, but don't expect to do business in terms of shopping. Foreign and consumer products have prices that are more or less the same as at home and are sometimes even more expensive. The shops are mainly concentrated in large shopping centres where the same great classic brands can be found everywhere. Payments by debit or credit card are generally accepted, even in small stores.

Going out in Slovakia doesn't cost much. Some discotheques hosting international DJs, especially in Bratislava, raise their prices, sometimes very artificially, but without it becoming more expensive than in France, far from it. If you're content with beer, you'll get by for a few euros and have a great evening, but the bill will quickly rise if you go for cocktails or champagne.

What budget to eat Slovakia?

Easy and cheaper to eat at the restaurant at lunchtime! The majority of the country's restaurants offer a "Denne menu", a weekday lunch menu (2 to 4 choices of soup + main course, often with a salad buffet) for a price of between €3.50 and €5.50. That's how Slovaks eat lunch, and it's good. So there's no reason to save up by just trying to make yourself a sandwich for lunch.

As for the gourmet breaks, you will have no trouble finding cheap pastries or viennoiseries. Espresso coffee is in the same price range as in France, the locals having more of a tea tradition. During the Soviet era coffee was a luxury product and even today shops are still very poorly stocked with expensive coffee of poor quality. On the other hand, this is not the case for its beers, which are of excellent quality and particularly cheap with an average price around €1.50 per pint. Wine is available by the glass or bottle in classic establishments, but rarely of excellent quality. If you're a wine lover, wait until you're in a vinoteka or gourmet restaurant to order wine. It'll be more expensive, but you'll be sure to have something drinkable

What is the budget for accommodation Slovakia?

There is a whole range of accommodation available for travellers in Slovakia, with prices accordingly. It will therefore not cost the same if you opt for a dormitory bed in a youth hostel rather than a suite in a 5-star hotel. In low season, you can find a nice room in an inn or hotel in a price range from 40 to 50 €, a price that increases and can even double in high season, especially during the long Easter weekends or during the Christmas and New Year holidays and holidays in the mountains. All methods of payment are accepted, most small hotels even accept credit card payments.

Travel budget Slovakia and cost of living

The cost of living in Slovakia is lower than in France, the local minimum wage, even if it increases every year, is 525,65 € (net). Transportation and meals - between 4 and 10 € for a lunch menu in a restaurant - are not expensive. Accommodation will probably be the main expense of your stay in Slovakia. The cheapest option is to find a bed in a youth hostel. Otherwise, classic hotels outside of Bratislava are more affordable than in France.