Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 22% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 24% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.51 (278 ден) | 492 ден | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.22 (199 ден) | 329 ден | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.79 (172 ден) | 234 ден | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (62 ден) | 75 ден | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.96 (121 ден) | 130 ден | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.09 (68 ден) | 79 ден | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.94 (305 ден) | 237 ден | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.78 (48 ден) | 52 ден | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.73 (45 ден) | 42 ден | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (56 ден) | 57 ден | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.09 (314 ден) | 333 ден | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.26 (78 ден) | 77 ден | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.51 (31 ден) | 46 ден | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 10% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €442 (27,287 ден) | 33,232 ден | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €335 (20,692 ден) | 24,159 ден | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €79 (4,874 ден) | 6,481 ден | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €569 (35,128 ден) | 21,072 ден | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €187 (11,559 ден) | 16,405 ден | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 (4,514 ден) | 6,963 ден | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (654 ден) | 857 ден | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (20,542 ден) | 28,748 ден | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (8,000 ден) | 6,819 ден | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.84 (299 ден) | 468 ден | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.91 (242 ден) | 431 ден | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 31% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €33 (2,009 ден) | 3,744 ден | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €25 (1,542 ден) | 1,921 ден | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €55 (3,393 ден) | 5,438 ден | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (3,691 ден) | 5,391 ден | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 21% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,845 (1,039,699 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (77 ден) | 77 ден | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €16 (995 ден) | 1,563 ден | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (597 ден) | 330 ден | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 26% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.24 (200 ден) | 272 ден | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.66 (288 ден) | 437 ден | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 (977 ден) | 1,426 ден | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.55 (157 ден) | 194 ден | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (181 ден) | 247 ден | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.18 (135 ден) | 219 ден | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (73 ден) | 68 ден | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.83 (113 ден) | 106 ден | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.85 (238 ден) | 312 ден | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 30% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 (1,088 ден) | 1,190 ден | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €8 (480 ден) | 671 ден | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,371 ден | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (2,102 ден) | 1,910 ден | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €3.95 (244 ден) | 281 ден | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.01 (62 ден) | 126 ден | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.75 (108 ден) | 127 ден | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €412 (25,403 ден) | 38,422 ден | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (3.46 ден) | 8 ден | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (935 ден) | 2,804 ден | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.07 (190 ден) | 171 ден | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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