- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- Canada
- Prishtina
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Prishtina, Kosovo compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.94 (C$8) | C$15 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €2.72 (C$4.21) | C$9 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 (C$4.63) | C$5.69 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (C$1.50) | C$2.05 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.35 (C$2.09) | C$4.81 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.98 (C$1.51) | C$2.90 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.02 (C$1.57) | C$4.00 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.65 (C$1.00) | C$3.34 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.76 (C$1.17) | C$3.36 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$16 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.31 (C$2.02) | C$2.41 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.40 (C$0.62) | C$2.01 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €465 (C$718) | C$1,651 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €293 (C$452) | C$1,142 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (C$191) | C$102 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €271 (C$419) | C$1,038 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €198 (C$306) | C$779 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €72 (C$112) | C$66 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (C$19) | C$39 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €361 (C$558) | C$351 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (C$168) | C$86 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (C$9) | C$22 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €42 (C$65) | C$59 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (C$56) | C$40 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$125) | C$93 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (C$113) | C$92 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €14,255 (C$22,042) | C$22,749 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.02 (C$1.57) | C$1.27 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (C$24) | C$67 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$17) | C$31 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.28 (C$5.08) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.56 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €12 (C$18) | C$82 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.39 (C$3.70) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.24 (C$5.01) | C$3.72 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.71 (C$4.19) | C$2.83 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.15 (C$1.78) | C$3.09 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 (C$2.10) | C$2.46 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.23 (C$4.99) | C$19 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €14 (C$21) | C$46 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (C$10) | C$26 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €23 (C$35) | C$85 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €3.45 (C$5.33) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.17 (C$1.81) | C$5.34 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.87 (C$2.89) | C$5.67 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €225 (C$349) | C$549 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €19 (C$30) | C$35 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.40 (C$3.71) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 424 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,423
(€1,567)
in Prishtina.
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