Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 56% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Kosovo | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (66 kr) | 129 kr | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (39 kr) | 91 kr | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (28 kr) | 64 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (12 kr) | 15 kr | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (16 kr) | 41 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (10 kr) | 39 kr | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (47 kr) | 53 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (7 kr) | 30 kr | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (5.26 kr) | 14 kr | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (11 kr) | 19 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (72 kr) | 114 kr | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (14 kr) | 23 kr | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (5.90 kr) | 26 kr | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 70% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Kosovo | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €415 (4,648 kr) | 19,958 kr | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (3,984 kr) | 15,359 kr | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (618 kr) | 1,006 kr | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (2,997 kr) | 13,165 kr | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (2,066 kr) | 10,150 kr | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (974 kr) | 444 kr | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (131 kr) | 340 kr | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (4,103 kr) | 3,000 kr | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (837 kr) | 2,456 kr | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (52 kr) | 129 kr | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (35 kr) | 164 kr | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 21% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Kosovo | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (478 kr) | 898 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (392 kr) | 415 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (839 kr) | 991 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (895 kr) | 1,314 kr | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 58% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Kosovo | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (215,932 kr) | 272,928 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (15 kr) | 22 kr | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (189 kr) | 891 kr | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 30% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Kosovo | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (56 kr) | 70 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (22 kr) | 100 kr | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (168 kr) | 200 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (38 kr) | 34 kr | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (43 kr) | 31 kr | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (28 kr) | 35 kr | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (9 kr) | 25 kr | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (27 kr) | 24 kr | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (41 kr) | 210 kr | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 61% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Kosovo | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (127 kr) | 519 kr | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (71 kr) | 300 kr | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 810 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (370 kr) | 838 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (52 kr) | 167 kr | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (15 kr) | 42 kr | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (20 kr) | 72 kr | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (3,494 kr) | 9,490 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.78 kr) | 1.45 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (167 kr) | 426 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.18 (36 kr) | 68 kr | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 59% cheaper than in Sweden
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