Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 43% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland)
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 43% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Prishtina | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.14 (24 zł) | 50 zł | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.22 (15 zł) | 33 zł | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.71 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (4.65 zł) | 4.87 zł | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.48 (7 zł) | 15 zł | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.84 (3.89 zł) | 15 zł | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.58 (21 zł) | 24 zł | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.79 (3.65 zł) | 4.03 zł | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.60 (2.76 zł) | 4.84 zł | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (4.14 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (43 zł) | 56 zł | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.27 (5.85 zł) | 9 zł | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.49 (2.25 zł) | 5.65 zł | - 60% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 59% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €421 (1,941 zł) | 6,134 zł | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €298 (1,375 zł) | 5,657 zł | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €103 (475 zł) | 988 zł | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €306 (1,412 zł) | 3,378 zł | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €180 (829 zł) | 2,885 zł | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (375 zł) | 625 zł | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (56 zł) | 47 zł | + 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | €345 (1,593 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (532 zł) | 415 zł | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.79 (22 zł) | 66 zł | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.82 (18 zł) | 62 zł | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 41% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €37 (170 zł) | 412 zł | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (126 zł) | 206 zł | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (280 zł) | 308 zł | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (275 zł) | 354 zł | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 26% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,956 (73,619 zł) | 71,121 zł | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (5.48 zł) | 6 zł | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €16 (75 zł) | 142 zł | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (47 zł) | 59 zł | - 19% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 40% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.72 (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.80 (27 zł) | 31 zł | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 (73 zł) | 228 zł | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.93 (14 zł) | 20 zł | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.92 (4.23 zł) | 11 zł | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.15 (19 zł) | 62 zł | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 40% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Prishtina | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €14 (63 zł) | 124 zł | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €7 (34 zł) | 63 zł | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 219 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (138 zł) | 188 zł | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.48 (21 zł) | 25 zł | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.04 (4.78 zł) | 16 zł | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.83 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €285 (1,314 zł) | 2,253 zł | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (0.30 zł) | 0.64 zł | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €16 (76 zł) | 123 zł | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.22 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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