Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 34% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Kosovo | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (26 zł) | 38 zł | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (16 zł) | 29 zł | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (4.66 zł) | 4.27 zł | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (4.15 zł) | 12 zł | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (19 zł) | 22 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (2.78 zł) | 3.77 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (2.10 zł) | 3.64 zł | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (4.39 zł) | 4.63 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (29 zł) | 33 zł | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (5.55 zł) | 8 zł | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (2.35 zł) | 4.15 zł | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 60% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Kosovo | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (1,785 zł) | 5,780 zł | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (1,589 zł) | 4,330 zł | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (247 zł) | 1,015 zł | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (1,195 zł) | 3,369 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (824 zł) | 2,502 zł | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (389 zł) | 433 zł | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (52 zł) | 52 zł | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (1,637 zł) | 1,718 zł | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (334 zł) | 446 zł | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (21 zł) | 37 zł | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (14 zł) | 35 zł | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 7% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Kosovo | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (191 zł) | 303 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (156 zł) | 152 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (335 zł) | 307 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (357 zł) | 344 zł | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 24% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Kosovo | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (86,138 zł) | 106,074 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (5.92 zł) | 7 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (75 zł) | 121 zł | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 31% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Kosovo | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (9 zł) | 31 zł | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (67 zł) | 165 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (15 zł) | 22 zł | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (3.70 zł) | 8 zł | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (17 zł) | 55 zł | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 38% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Kosovo | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (50 zł) | 109 zł | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (28 zł) | 55 zł | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 234 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (148 zł) | 174 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (21 zł) | 28 zł | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (5.92 zł) | 15 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (1,394 zł) | 2,897 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.31 zł) | 0.47 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (67 zł) | 136 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.11 (18 zł) | 18 zł | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 38% cheaper than in Poland
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