Cost of living in Prishtina, Kosovo vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.46 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.33 (C$4.78) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.59 (C$3.72) | C$5.84 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (C$1.34) | C$1.98 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.68 (C$2.40) | C$4.48 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 (C$1.44) | C$3.04 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.21 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.90 (C$1.29) | C$4.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.57 (C$0.82) | C$3.76 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 (C$0.98) | C$3.41 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.65 (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.27 (C$1.82) | C$2.48 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.39 (C$0.56) | C$1.93 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €431 (C$619) | C$2,136 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €319 (C$457) | C$1,241 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (C$143) | C$133 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €281 (C$403) | C$1,120 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €175 (C$251) | C$806 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (C$89) | C$66 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (C$15) | C$54 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €330 (C$473) | C$311 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$122) | C$97 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.36 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.57 (C$5.12) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €37 (C$53) | C$60 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (C$30) | C$39 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (C$93) | C$98 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (C$94) | C$117 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €12,916 (C$18,526) | C$22,935 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (C$1.54) | C$1.42 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (C$21) | C$67 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.69 (C$3.86) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.36 (C$6) | C$22 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €17 (C$24) | C$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (C$3.61) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (C$4.30) | C$3.85 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.42 (C$3.48) | C$4.28 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.97 (C$1.38) | C$3.11 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (C$2.07) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.00 (C$5.73) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €14 (C$20) | C$52 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €28 (C$40) | C$96 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €3.87 (C$5.56) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.08 (C$1.56) | C$5.42 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.75 (C$2.50) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €271 (C$389) | C$647 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €19 (C$28) | C$35 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.48 (C$3.56) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,157 (€2,201) in Prishtina.
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