Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 54% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain)
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| Food | - 55% | |||
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| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 55% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.14 | €18 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.22 | €9 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.71 | €4.09 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 | €1.07 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.48 | €3.57 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.84 | €2.28 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.58 | €7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.79 | €2.32 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.60 | €1.62 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 | €1.12 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €7 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.27 | €2.10 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.49 | €1.14 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 66% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €421 | €1,645 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €298 | €1,168 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €103 | €149 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €306 | €1,083 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €180 | €832 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 | €103 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 | €24 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 | €381 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 | €100 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.79 | €10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.82 | €12 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 31% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €37 | €73 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 | €34 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 | €91 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 | €86 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 43% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,956 | €29,163 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 | €1.67 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €16 | €32 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 | €17 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 48% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.72 | €9 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.80 | €9 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 | €60 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.93 | €5.54 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 | €2.64 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 | €4.28 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.92 | €2.25 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 | €2.07 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.15 | €24 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 57% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €14 | €37 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 | €18 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €40 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 | €54 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.48 | €12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.04 | €3.47 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.83 | €5.34 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €285 | €436 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 | €0.20 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €16 | €57 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.22 | €5.17 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,830 prices entered by 237 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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