Cost of living in Kosovo compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 41% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Kosovo | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 ($6) | $10 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 ($3.75) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 ($2.66) | $2.16 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 ($1.12) | $2.00 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 ($1.58) | $2.45 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 ($1.00) | $1.75 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 ($4.47) | $4.07 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 ($0.67) | $2.96 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 ($0.50) | $2.13 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 ($1.06) | $1.33 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 ($1.33) | $1.98 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 ($0.57) | $0.97 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 51% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Kosovo | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 ($429) | $1,143 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 ($382) | $675 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 ($59) | $74 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 ($287) | $567 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 ($198) | $387 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 ($93) | $46 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 ($13) | $27 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 ($394) | $362 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($80) | $85 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 ($5.01) | $8 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 ($3.35) | $20 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 10% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Kosovo | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 ($46) | $54 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($38) | $42 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($80) | $97 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 ($86) | $74 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 12% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Kosovo | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 ($20,716) | $16,710 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 ($1.42) | $1.29 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 ($18) | $30 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 41% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Kosovo | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 ($5.37) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 ($2.15) | $15 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 ($16) | $32 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 ($3.60) | $5.36 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 ($4.12) | $3.67 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.69) | $5.85 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 ($0.89) | $2.22 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 ($2.54) | $1.10 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 ($3.97) | $11 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 40% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Kosovo | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 ($12) | $17 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 ($35) | $39 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 ($4.99) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 ($1.42) | $4.63 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 ($1.90) | $1.72 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 ($335) | $611 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.08) | $0.16 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 ($16) | $37 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.18 ($3.42) | $9 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 34% cheaper than in El Salvador
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