Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 20% cheaper than in Najaf (Iraq)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 29% cheaper than in Najaf (Iraq) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Najaf | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.14 (7,158 Dinar) | 13,620 Dinar | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.22 (4,484 Dinar) | 7,212 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.71 (3,777 Dinar) | 2,969 Dinar | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (1,404 Dinar) | 1,560 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.48 (2,059 Dinar) | 2,360 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.84 (1,174 Dinar) | 942 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.58 (6,380 Dinar) | 2,195 Dinar | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.79 (1,101 Dinar) | 1,247 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.60 (834 Dinar) | 794 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (1,250 Dinar) | 4,125 Dinar | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (13,065 Dinar) | 19,584 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.27 (1,765 Dinar) | 1,299 Dinar | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.49 (679 Dinar) | 931 Dinar | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is about the same as in Najaf (Iraq) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Najaf | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €421 (585,979 Dinar) | 489,256 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €298 (415,063 Dinar) | 303,774 Dinar | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €103 (143,269 Dinar) | 92,603 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €306 (426,116 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €180 (250,302 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (113,082 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (16,979 Dinar) | 50,128 Dinar | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (480,741 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (160,579 Dinar) | 120,000 Dinar | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.79 (6,671 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.82 (5,314 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 5% more expensive than in Najaf (Iraq) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Najaf | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €37 (51,210 Dinar) | 21,357 Dinar | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (38,167 Dinar) | 52,187 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (84,633 Dinar) | 48,116 Dinar | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (83,100 Dinar) | 33,549 Dinar | + 148% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 14% cheaper than in Najaf (Iraq) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Najaf | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,956 (22,219,886 Dinar) | 50,000,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.19 (1,653 Dinar) | 450 Dinar | + 267% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €16 (22,706 Dinar) | 19,871 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (14,298 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is about the same as in Najaf (Iraq) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Najaf | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.72 (5,175 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.80 (8,072 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 (22,042 Dinar) | 22,292 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.93 (4,078 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (4,364 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 (3,138 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.92 (1,276 Dinar) | 1,688 Dinar | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.81 (2,521 Dinar) | 1,437 Dinar | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.15 (5,785 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 46% cheaper than in Najaf (Iraq) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Najaf | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €14 (18,978 Dinar) | 15,919 Dinar | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (10,301 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 30,000 Dinar | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (41,519 Dinar) | 75,000 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.48 (6,232 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.04 (1,443 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.83 (2,548 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €285 (396,642 Dinar) | 850,000 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (90 Dinar) | 140 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €16 (22,882 Dinar) | 46,009 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.22 (4,480 Dinar) | 2,300 Dinar | + 95% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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