Cost of living in Prishtina, Kosovo vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.66 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €2.98 (C$4.59) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.67 (C$4.11) | C$5.78 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (C$1.50) | C$1.98 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.69 (C$2.60) | C$4.18 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.15 (C$1.76) | C$3.04 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.31 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.83 (C$1.28) | C$4.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.54 (C$0.83) | C$3.76 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.72 (C$1.11) | C$3.41 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.76 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.30 (C$2.00) | C$2.48 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.46 (C$0.71) | C$1.93 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €460 (C$708) | C$2,136 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €317 (C$488) | C$1,241 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (C$156) | C$133 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €290 (C$446) | C$1,120 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €182 (C$280) | C$806 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (C$96) | C$66 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (C$19) | C$54 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (C$559) | C$311 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (C$133) | C$97 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.44 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.59 (C$5.53) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €33 (C$50) | C$60 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €27 (C$41) | C$39 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €51 (C$79) | C$98 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €62 (C$95) | C$117 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €13,629 (C$20,964) | C$22,935 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.06 (C$1.63) | C$1.39 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €16 (C$25) | C$67 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.69 (C$4.13) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.36 (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 (C$24) | C$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (C$3.87) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.16 (C$4.85) | C$3.85 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.48 (C$3.81) | C$4.28 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (C$1.54) | C$3.11 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (C$2.44) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.64 (C$5.59) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (C$17) | C$52 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 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 | €30 (C$46) | C$96 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.94 (C$8) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.03 (C$1.59) | C$5.42 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.55 (C$2.38) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €275 (C$424) | C$647 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (C$0.12) | C$0.83 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €18 (C$28) | C$35 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.70 (C$4.15) | C$11 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 195 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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