Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 35% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Kosovo | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 29 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 29 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 15 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (﷼ 4.23) | ﷼ 6 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (﷼ 5.94) | ﷼ 16 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (﷼ 3.77) | ﷼ 6 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 13 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (﷼ 2.52) | ﷼ 8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (﷼ 1.90) | ﷼ 4.23 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (﷼ 3.98) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (﷼ 26) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (﷼ 5.04) | ﷼ 9 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (﷼ 2.14) | ﷼ 2.43 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 68% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Kosovo | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (﷼ 1,620) | ﷼ 4,733 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (﷼ 1,442) | ﷼ 2,986 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (﷼ 224) | ﷼ 780 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (﷼ 1,085) | ﷼ 3,002 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (﷼ 748) | ﷼ 1,898 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (﷼ 353) | ﷼ 1,242 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (﷼ 48) | ﷼ 252 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (﷼ 1,486) | ﷼ 2,261 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (﷼ 303) | ﷼ 495 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 26 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 59 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 53% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Kosovo | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (﷼ 173) | ﷼ 196 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (﷼ 142) | ﷼ 399 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (﷼ 304) | ﷼ 428 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (﷼ 324) | ﷼ 358 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 23% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Kosovo | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (﷼ 78,181) | ﷼ 90,334 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (﷼ 5.35) | ﷼ 1.86 | + 187% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (﷼ 69) | ﷼ 154 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 55% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Kosovo | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 13 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 75 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (﷼ 61) | ﷼ 196 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 35 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 22 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 19 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (﷼ 3.36) | ﷼ 11 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 19 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 43 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 56% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Kosovo | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (﷼ 46) | ﷼ 152 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 134 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 507 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (﷼ 134) | ﷼ 217 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (﷼ 19) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (﷼ 5.37) | ﷼ 16 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (﷼ 1,265) | ﷼ 3,669 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (﷼ 0.28) | ﷼ 0.54 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (﷼ 60) | ﷼ 234 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.58 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 25 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 438 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.051
SAR
/
EUR
Cost of living in Kosovo is 49% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 28% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Saudi Arabia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Saudi Arabia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 18% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 32% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 89% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia