Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Slovenia
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 53% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Kosovo | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 | €15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 | €7 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 | €4.68 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 | €1.18 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 | €3.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 | €2.25 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 | €7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 | €1.68 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 | €1.47 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 | €1.30 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €15 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 | €1.88 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 | €1.24 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 63% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Kosovo | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 | €1,047 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 | €913 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 | €264 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 | €959 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 | €617 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 | €221 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 | €19 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 | €416 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 | €88 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 | €8 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 | €12 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 24% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Kosovo | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 | €84 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €37 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 | €100 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 | €128 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 36% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Kosovo | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 | €26,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 | €1.55 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 | €37 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 46% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Kosovo | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 | €16 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 | €8 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 | €54 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 | €6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 | €3.62 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 | €2.50 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 | €1.20 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 | €2.27 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 | €18 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 40% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Kosovo | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 | €24 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 | €13 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €50 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 | €40 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 | €8 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 | €2.20 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 | €2.67 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 | €568 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 | €0.06 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 | €60 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.58 | €4.54 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 81 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Cost of living in Kosovo is 48% cheaper than in Slovenia
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