Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 25% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Kosovo | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (203TL) | 197TL | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.00 (116TL) | 143TL | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (104TL) | 70TL | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (32TL) | 23TL | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.50 (43TL) | 55TL | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (43TL) | 24TL | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (174TL) | 109TL | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (38TL) | 23TL | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (35TL) | 18TL | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (58TL) | 46TL | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (435TL) | 251TL | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (36TL) | 36TL | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (20TL) | 10TL | + 103% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 9% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Kosovo | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (11,587TL) | 23,901TL | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (10,315TL) | 14,799TL | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (2,897TL) | 2,317TL | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €200 (5,794TL) | 16,081TL | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €150 (4,345TL) | 10,988TL | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (1,159TL) | 2,096TL | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (869TL) | 247TL | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (8,690TL) | 6,613TL | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €300 (8,690TL) | 2,988TL | + 191% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €30 (869TL) | 113TL | + 669% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 218TL | - | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 57% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Kosovo | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (2,897TL) | 1,055TL | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (869TL) | 658TL | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (2,173TL) | 1,947TL | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (2,317TL) | 2,179TL | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 33% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Kosovo | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (559,112TL) | 870,082TL | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (38TL) | 29TL | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €10 (290TL) | 771TL | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 16% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Kosovo | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 72TL | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 150TL | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (579TL) | 1,172TL | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (116TL) | 72TL | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (109TL) | 98TL | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (116TL) | 68TL | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (116TL) | 49TL | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (87TL) | 57TL | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (435TL) | 264TL | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
| Kosovo | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (1,159TL) | 552TL | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (290TL) | 250TL | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,023TL | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (724TL) | 1,361TL | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (174TL) | 252TL | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.00 (29TL) | 61TL | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (58TL) | 93TL | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (14,484TL) | 14,983TL | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.14TL | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (869TL) | 1,134TL | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.22 (93TL) | 47TL | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,622 prices entered by 487 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 6% cheaper than in Turkey
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