Cost of living in Kosovo compared to South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 9% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.33 (R 109) | R 155 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.00 (R 82) | R 81 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 (R 72) | R 47 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (R 22) | R 19 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.89 (R 59) | R 41 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (R 34) | R 26 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R 145) | R 80 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.02 (R 21) | R 29 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (R 27) | R 24 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (R 27) | R 21 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R 200) | R 99 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.28 (R 26) | R 24 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.58 (R 12) | R 17 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 7% cheaper than in South Africa | ||||
| Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €448 (R 9,128) | R 18,814 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €300 (R 6,117) | R 13,014 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €89 (R 1,811) | R 2,049 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €758 (R 15,449) | R 10,227 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €401 (R 8,175) | R 6,971 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (R 816) | R 1,219 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (R 339) | R 692 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €328 (R 6,685) | R 5,566 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €300 (R 6,117) | R 1,647 | + 271% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (R 315) | R 130 | + 142% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R 212) | R 73 | + 189% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 20% cheaper than in South Africa | ||||
| Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €55 (R 1,129) | R 863 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €19 (R 395) | R 597 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €40 (R 816) | R 1,589 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €50 (R 1,019) | R 1,362 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 36% cheaper than in South Africa | ||||
| Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,000 (R 428,158) | R 439,617 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (R 29) | R 23 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €13 (R 261) | R 833 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is about the same as in South Africa | ||||
| Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (R 61) | R 56 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (R 82) | R 214 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (R 408) | R 592 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.77 (R 56) | R 48 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.05 (R 62) | R 46 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (R 59) | R 60 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.44 (R 70) | R 39 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (R 48) | R 30 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (R 169) | R 159 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 6% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (R 702) | R 445 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (R 204) | R 226 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R 763 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €28 (R 567) | R 714 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.05 (R 83) | R 78 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.89 (R 18) | R 35 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.72 (R 35) | R 34 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €779 (R 15,880) | R 10,108 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (R 0.61) | R 1.50 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 (R 441) | R 628 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.10 (R 63) | R 52 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,860 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 12% cheaper than in South Africa
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