Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 15% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Kosovo | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (RM29) | RM20 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (RM17) | RM17 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (RM12) | RM10 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (RM5.14) | RM7 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (RM7) | RM9 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (RM4.58) | RM8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (RM21) | RM21 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (RM3.06) | RM11 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (RM2.31) | RM4.89 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (RM4.84) | RM13 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (RM32) | RM33 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (RM6) | RM4.54 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (RM2.59) | RM3.31 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 34% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Kosovo | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (RM1,968) | RM3,173 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (RM1,752) | RM1,823 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (RM272) | RM255 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (RM1,318) | RM2,078 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (RM909) | RM1,297 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (RM428) | RM973 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (RM58) | RM75 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (RM1,805) | RM2,119 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (RM368) | RM674 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (RM23) | RM25 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (RM15) | RM35 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 12% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Kosovo | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (RM210) | RM243 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (RM172) | RM85 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (RM369) | RM407 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (RM394) | RM877 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 12% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Kosovo | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (RM94,983) | RM159,544 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (RM7) | RM2.08 | + 214% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (RM83) | RM50 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Kosovo | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (RM25) | RM9 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (RM10) | RM17 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (RM74) | RM77 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (RM17) | RM44 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (RM19) | RM11 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (RM12) | RM14 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (RM4.08) | RM20 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (RM12) | RM7 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (RM18) | RM29 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 35% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Kosovo | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (RM56) | RM127 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (RM31) | RM44 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM211 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (RM163) | RM186 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (RM23) | RM46 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (RM7) | RM18 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (RM9) | RM24 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (RM1,537) | RM2,145 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (RM0.34) | RM0.24 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (RM73) | RM222 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.11 (RM20) | RM18 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 407 prices entered by 115 different people.
Cost of living in Kosovo is 14% cheaper than in Malaysia
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