Budva is the tourist center of the Budva Riviera coast in Montenegro. Conditionally divided into two parts - New and Old Town, Budva attracts many tourists with its beauty and interesting history. Every traveler who comes there has the opportunity to relax on the beach, see the local sights, and dive into the active nightlife.
How much money should you take with you to make the most of your Budva vacation? The information below will help you answer this question in detail.
Cost of Accommodation
The closer your hotel room or villa is to the sea, the more expensive it will be. The presence of a balcony, terrace, as well as the view from the window plays a big role in the formation of the price. On average, one person will have to pay from 20 to 60 EUR per night, depending on the accommodation conditions.
Meals
Those who stay in a hotel can hardly count on the usual all-inclusive. Usually, this type of service is not practiced much in Montenegro. So you need to think ahead and choose the best type of meal for you.
Restaurants and cafes
Public establishments of this type are located in Budva mainly along the coast. Visiting them will give you the opportunity to try the local cuisine, tasting hop drinks, the prices for which look like this:
- calf chorba
2.5 - 3 EUR;
- Mučkalica (fried meat with vegetables)
10 EUR;
- pljeskavica with side dish
4 - 6 EUR;
- fish platter (for 2 people)
45 EUR;
- wine
1 - 2 EUR;
- cocktails
6 - 8 EUR.
Budget places
If you prefer to eat only in restaurants and cafes, but such rates are not very suitable for you - you can look for more acceptable options. A little farther away from the seafront, in the interior of the city, restaurants will be a few euros cheaper.
Experienced travelers recommend visiting an establishment located near the Budva bus station, where the food is organized on the principle of a buffet. For only 5-7 EUR, you can have whatever you want and in unlimited quantities.
Street food
Local fast food is a great alternative for those who want to save a little money on food. Typically, a hamburger "Budvan-style" is a fairly large sized plescawe, which is placed in a bun. You put all the other vegetable ingredients on your own, choosing what you like best. It's very tasty and hearty, and costs only 2 - 2,5 EUR.
The range of street food tents also includes:
- chevapcici
some meat sausages, pre-grilled, nestled in a double bun - 3 - 3,5 EUR;
- a large slice of pizza
1.5 - 2 EUR;
- various pancakes, hot dogs, chicken, shawarma
3.5 EUR.
Supermarket groceries
If you are aiming for self-cooking, you should rent apartments with a kitchen. This method is extremely beneficial for frugal people, as in most cases the prices of food in Montenegrin stores are quite comparable to ours.
Tourists usually shop in supermarkets MegaMarkete or Idea. The price range for groceries there is as follows:
- meat
from 2.5 to 6 EUR;
- pasta
0.4 to 0.9 EUR per pack;
- dairy products
0.3 - 1 EUR;
- cheese
2.5 - 2.8 EUR per head;
- bagged tea
2 - 2.4 EUR;
- seafood
2 - 18 EUR;
- vegetables and fruits
Ranging from 1 - 4 EUR.
Excursions
Local sightseeing can also be done on your own, armed with information from the Internet as well as the navigator program on your smartphone.
Bus services in Montenegro are very well developed, so you can get from Budva to other cities without any problems, paying from 3 to 8 EUR for transport fare.
The majority of vacationers in Budva prefer to book excursions - both in the city itself and all the sights of Montenegro. You can order in advance through the Internet in specialized firms. There is another option, when the excursions are bought from local organizers of tourist tours. You will be offered to go to:
- Boko-Kotor Bay
15 - 25 EUR;
- Ostrog Monastery and Cetinje
17 EUR;
- Mini Montenegro Tour
25 EUR;
- Canyons of Montenegro
35 EUR;
- Rafting on the Tara River with departure from Budva
65 EUR.
The tour, which lasts 6 - 8 hours, includes lunch, the price of which is already included in the total price.
Beaches
It is possible to relax on all beaches in Budva completely free of charge. You only have to pay for certain types of services:
- Loungers and umbrellas separately
up to 10 - 15 EUR;
- set of 2 sunbeds and 1 umbrella
15 EUR.
All beaches (Slovenski, Mogren, Richard's Head, Hawaii - St. Nicholas Island beach) have their own bars and cafes where you can have a snack and drinks.
Other services
If you decide to rent a car, it will cost you 15 - 25 EUR per day depending on the season.
The most common food "souvenir" is prschut. The best place to get it is in the village of Negushi, where it sells for 16 - 18 EUR.
The economical variant of week vacation for two in Budva provides 700-1000 EUR. But in order not to limit yourself too much, it is advisable to have at least 1500-2000 EUR in your wallet.
