Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (руб 449) | руб 456 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (руб 266) | руб 360 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (руб 189) | руб 192 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (руб 80) | руб 83 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (руб 112) | руб 119 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (руб 71) | руб 188 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (руб 317) | руб 435 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (руб 47) | руб 108 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (руб 36) | руб 50 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (руб 75) | руб 76 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (руб 492) | руб 681 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (руб 95) | руб 143 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (руб 40) | руб 40 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 42% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (руб 30,476) | руб 68,073 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (руб 27,131) | руб 44,059 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (руб 4,209) | руб 9,599 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (руб 20,407) | руб 40,009 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (руб 14,073) | руб 24,931 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (руб 6,633) | руб 5,618 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (руб 895) | руб 536 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (руб 27,945) | руб 25,687 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (руб 5,701) | руб 9,938 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (руб 355) | руб 535 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (руб 238) | руб 999 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (руб 3,252) | руб 5,693 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (руб 2,667) | руб 3,564 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (руб 5,714) | руб 7,082 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (руб 6,095) | руб 8,726 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (руб 1,470,560) | руб 2,513,520 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (руб 101) | руб 51 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (руб 1,289) | руб 1,893 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (руб 381) | руб 489 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (руб 152) | руб 563 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (руб 1,143) | руб 1,714 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (руб 256) | руб 331 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (руб 293) | руб 247 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (руб 191) | руб 285 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (руб 63) | руб 114 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (руб 181) | руб 140 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (руб 282) | руб 589 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (руб 862) | руб 1,674 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (руб 482) | руб 651 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,692 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (руб 2,519) | руб 4,075 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (руб 354) | руб 428 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (руб 101) | руб 193 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (руб 135) | руб 246 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (руб 23,793) | руб 66,912 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (руб 5.33) | руб 2.91 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (руб 1,137) | руб 3,190 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.18 (руб 242) | руб 195 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 30% cheaper than in Russia
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