Cost of living in Kosovo compared to United States
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 ($6) | $18 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 ($3.65) | $9 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 ($2.59) | $5.11 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 ($1.09) | $1.00 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 ($1.53) | $3.40 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 ($0.97) | $4.45 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 ($4.35) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 ($0.65) | $4.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 ($0.49) | $2.02 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 ($1.03) | $3.31 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $16 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 ($1.30) | $2.29 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 ($0.55) | $2.51 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 80% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €415 ($434) | $2,572 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 ($372) | $1,972 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 ($58) | $199 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 ($280) | $1,776 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 ($193) | $1,351 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 ($91) | $134 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 ($12) | $56 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 ($383) | $289 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($78) | $131 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 ($4.87) | $13 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 ($3.26) | $27 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 ($45) | $52 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 ($41) | $45 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 ($64) | $93 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 ($56) | $119 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 ($20,165) | $25,206 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 ($1.04) | $1.14 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 ($18) | $80 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 ($5.22) | $8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 ($2.09) | $19 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 ($16) | $130 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 ($3.51) | $8 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 ($4.01) | $4.27 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.61) | $5.56 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 ($0.87) | $4.17 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 ($2.48) | $2.07 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 ($3.87) | $25 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 ($12) | $50 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 ($7) | $27 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $195 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 ($35) | $85 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 ($4.85) | $13 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 ($1.38) | $5.20 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 ($1.85) | $6 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 ($326) | $497 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 ($0.07) | $0.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 ($16) | $52 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.85 ($2.98) | $9 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 67% cheaper than in United States
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