Cost of living in Kosovo compared to South Africa
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 35% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (R 232) | R 116 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6.00 (R 118) | R 82 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.16 (R 82) | R 54 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (R 24) | R 19 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (R 58) | R 51 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (R 41) | R 29 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R 123) | R 87 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 (R 29) | R 28 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (R 17) | R 26 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (R 22) | R 26 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R 143) | R 177 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (R 46) | R 27 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (R 16) | R 14 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 40% cheaper than in South Africa | ||||
| Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €709 (R 13,980) | R 17,267 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €435 (R 8,569) | R 12,251 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €73 (R 1,444) | R 2,181 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €496 (R 9,786) | R 18,321 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €247 (R 4,859) | R 12,055 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 (R 848) | R 2,095 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (R 245) | R 618 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €285 (R 5,611) | R 5,650 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (R 2,760) | R 1,413 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (R 114) | R 151 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.00 (R 99) | R 136 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 57% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
| Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (R 1,813) | R 850 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (R 986) | R 676 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R 1,774) | R 1,718 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (R 1,971) | R 1,386 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 40% cheaper than in South Africa | ||||
| Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,492 (R 403,906) | R 487,338 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (R 27) | R 23 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €12 (R 242) | R 786 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| 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 59) | R 108 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.90 (R 97) | R 242 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (R 394) | R 597 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.50 (R 49) | R 54 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (R 99) | R 40 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.20 (R 83) | R 74 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (R 35) | R 43 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (R 35) | R 36 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6.00 (R 118) | R 148 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 7% cheaper than in South Africa | ||||
| Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (R 680) | R 430 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R 335) | R 252 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (R 502) | R 1,154 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (R 1,488) | R 676 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (R 129) | R 109 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (R 39) | R 46 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.23 (R 44) | R 35 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €400 (R 7,884) | R 11,899 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (R 0.59) | R 4.91 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (R 562) | R 467 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.00 (R 59) | R 56 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 861 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 16% cheaper than in South Africa
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