Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.33 (руб 537) | руб 521 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.00 (руб 403) | руб 371 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 (руб 357) | руб 209 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (руб 110) | руб 84 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (руб 292) | руб 137 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (руб 168) | руб 223 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 717) | руб 428 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.02 (руб 102) | руб 130 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (руб 132) | руб 43 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (руб 134) | руб 84 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (руб 989) | руб 692 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.28 (руб 129) | руб 153 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.58 (руб 59) | руб 38 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €500 (руб 50,410) | руб 101,755 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €300 (руб 30,246) | руб 58,371 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 (руб 9,483) | руб 7,791 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €948 (руб 95,532) | руб 55,623 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €401 (руб 40,427) | руб 29,765 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (руб 4,033) | руб 5,810 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (руб 1,675) | руб 840 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (руб 33,058) | руб 23,393 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €300 (руб 30,246) | руб 8,096 | + 274% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (руб 1,556) | руб 555 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (руб 1,098) | руб 729 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €55 (руб 5,583) | руб 5,748 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €19 (руб 1,956) | руб 3,213 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €40 (руб 4,033) | руб 7,605 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €50 (руб 5,041) | руб 7,490 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,000 (руб 2,117,222) | руб 2,780,330 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (руб 144) | руб 53 | + 174% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €13 (руб 1,289) | руб 1,831 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (руб 302) | руб 280 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (руб 403) | руб 557 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (руб 2,016) | руб 1,958 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.77 (руб 279) | руб 341 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.05 (руб 308) | руб 228 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (руб 291) | руб 246 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.44 (руб 347) | руб 129 | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (руб 235) | руб 134 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (руб 838) | руб 562 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (руб 3,471) | руб 1,946 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (руб 1,008) | руб 727 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,809 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €28 (руб 2,802) | руб 3,502 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.05 (руб 408) | руб 547 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.89 (руб 90) | руб 203 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.72 (руб 174) | руб 262 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €779 (руб 78,525) | руб 56,114 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (руб 3.02) | руб 3.61 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 (руб 2,181) | руб 3,079 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.06 (руб 308) | руб 191 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,909 prices entered by 239 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 9% more expensive than in Russia
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