Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 64% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 57% | |||
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| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 57% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.66 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 48 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €2.68 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 36 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.62 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (Dirham 3.80) | Dirham 5.29 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.45 (Dirham 5.77) | Dirham 13 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.15 (Dirham 4.57) | Dirham 7 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.83 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 30 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.77 (Dirham 3.07) | Dirham 11 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (Dirham 2.22) | Dirham 4.58 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 (Dirham 3.12) | Dirham 11 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.42 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 52 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.29 (Dirham 5.15) | Dirham 9 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.46 (Dirham 1.81) | Dirham 4.32 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 79% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €417 (Dirham 1,657) | Dirham 11,443 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €298 (Dirham 1,185) | Dirham 7,963 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €98 (Dirham 389) | Dirham 989 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €270 (Dirham 1,075) | Dirham 5,997 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €182 (Dirham 724) | Dirham 3,669 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (Dirham 247) | Dirham 558 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 184 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €332 (Dirham 1,322) | Dirham 1,419 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Dirham 341) | Dirham 338 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 50 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.81 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 51 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 55% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €39 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 243 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 277 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 460 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (Dirham 237) | Dirham 465 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 20% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,956 (Dirham 63,450) | Dirham 104,094 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.04 (Dirham 4.14) | Dirham 3.29 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €16 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 82 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 39 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 67% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.89 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 14 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.36 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 56 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 382 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 26 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.16 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.48 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 27 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.97 (Dirham 3.85) | Dirham 20 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 20 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.64 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 63 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 72% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 188 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 121 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 783 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 470 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.94 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 64 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.20 (Dirham 4.76) | Dirham 23 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.55 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 38 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €275 (Dirham 1,095) | Dirham 2,128 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (Dirham 0.26) | Dirham 1.28 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €18 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 317 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.12 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | - 64% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 347 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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