Cost of living in Kosovo compared to United States
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| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 ($6) | $19 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 ($3.75) | $10 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 ($2.66) | $5.95 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 ($1.12) | $1.09 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 ($1.57) | $4.92 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 ($1.00) | $4.81 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 ($4.47) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 ($0.67) | $4.70 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 ($0.50) | $2.55 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 ($1.06) | $3.06 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 ($1.33) | $2.74 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 ($0.57) | $3.08 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 82% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 ($429) | $3,012 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 ($382) | $2,224 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 ($59) | $219 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 ($287) | $1,967 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 ($198) | $1,475 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 ($93) | $147 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 ($13) | $64 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 ($394) | $284 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($80) | $132 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 ($5.01) | $13 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 ($3.35) | $30 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 ($46) | $54 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($38) | $44 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($80) | $93 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 ($86) | $120 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 ($20,713) | $27,658 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 ($1.42) | $1.06 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 ($18) | $83 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 ($5.37) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 ($2.15) | $20 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 ($16) | $137 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 ($3.60) | $8 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 ($4.12) | $4.91 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.69) | $6 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 ($0.89) | $4.81 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 ($2.54) | $2.19 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 ($3.97) | $27 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 ($12) | $55 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 ($7) | $28 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 ($35) | $88 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 ($4.98) | $14 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 ($1.42) | $5.21 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 ($1.90) | $6 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 ($335) | $578 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.08) | $0.20 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 ($16) | $59 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.11 ($4.41) | $10 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 67% cheaper than in United States
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