- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- Canada
- Prishtina
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Prishtina, Kosovo compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6 (C$10) | C$14 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €2.86 (C$4.25) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.97 (C$4.41) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (C$1.44) | C$2.38 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.33 (C$1.98) | C$4.08 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (C$1.39) | C$2.62 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.05 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.89 (C$1.32) | C$3.73 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.68 (C$1.01) | C$2.90 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (C$1.33) | C$2.89 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$16 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.35 (C$2.01) | C$2.31 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.44 (C$0.66) | C$1.76 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €427 (C$635) | C$1,186 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €292 (C$434) | C$982 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (C$183) | C$117 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €263 (C$391) | C$919 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €174 (C$259) | C$695 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €62 (C$92) | C$64 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €13 (C$19) | C$39 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €311 (C$462) | C$392 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €62 (C$93) | C$111 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.33 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.99 (C$4.45) | C$26 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €35 (C$52) | C$61 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (C$47) | C$41 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (C$108) | C$95 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €69 (C$102) | C$87 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €14,871 (C$22,097) | C$22,684 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.88 (C$1.30) | C$1.19 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €13 (C$20) | C$47 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.28 (C$4.87) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.50 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €12 (C$17) | C$85 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.42 (C$3.59) | C$7 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.39 (C$5.04) | C$3.90 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (C$4.10) | C$3.90 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.04 (C$1.54) | C$3.21 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.41 (C$2.10) | C$2.46 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €2.89 (C$4.30) | C$19 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €14 (C$21) | C$43 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (C$10) | C$27 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €7 (C$11) | C$84 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €21 (C$31) | C$93 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €3.34 (C$4.96) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.06 (C$1.57) | C$5.44 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.76 (C$2.62) | C$5.57 | - 53% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €130 (C$193) | C$141 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (C$0.17) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €18 (C$26) | C$34 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.25 (C$3.34) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 545 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,935
(€1,302)
in Prishtina.
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