Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 67% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
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| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 59% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prishtina (Kosovo) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €4.66 (NZ$8) | NZ$20 | 61% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €2.98 (NZ$5.02) | NZ$13 | 62% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €2.67 (NZ$4.50) | NZ$8 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.98 (NZ$1.65) | NZ$2.16 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €1.69 (NZ$2.85) | NZ$7 | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.15 (NZ$1.93) | NZ$6 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €4.31 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €0.83 (NZ$1.40) | NZ$3.90 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €0.54 (NZ$0.91) | NZ$3.13 | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.72 (NZ$1.21) | NZ$4.22 | 71% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €4.76 (NZ$8) | NZ$20 | 60% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.30 (NZ$2.19) | NZ$3.71 | 41% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.46 (NZ$0.77) | NZ$2.27 | 66% |
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 73% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Prishtina (Kosovo) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €460 (NZ$775) | NZ$3,054 | 75% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €317 (NZ$534) | NZ$2,639 | 80% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €102 (NZ$171) | NZ$309 | 45% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €290 (NZ$488) | NZ$2,363 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €182 (NZ$307) | NZ$2,102 | 85% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €62 (NZ$105) | NZ$197 | 47% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €12 (NZ$21) | NZ$76 | 73% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €364 (NZ$612) | NZ$734 | 17% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €87 (NZ$146) | NZ$243 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €4.44 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | 40% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €3.59 (NZ$6) | NZ$28 | 78% |
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 43% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Prishtina (Kosovo) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €33 (NZ$55) | NZ$117 | 53% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €27 (NZ$45) | NZ$67 | 32% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €51 (NZ$86) | NZ$192 | 55% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €62 (NZ$104) | NZ$228 | 54% |
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 71% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Prishtina (Kosovo) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €13,629 (NZ$22,953) | NZ$34,283 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.06 (NZ$1.78) | NZ$2.06 | 13% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €16 (NZ$27) | NZ$213 | 87% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €11 (NZ$18) | NZ$30 | 39% |
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 45% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Prishtina (Kosovo) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €2.69 (NZ$4.53) | NZ$12 | 63% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €4.36 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.55 | 32% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €16 (NZ$27) | NZ$64 | 58% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €2.52 (NZ$4.24) | NZ$9 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.16 (NZ$5.31) | NZ$7 | 20% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.48 (NZ$4.17) | NZ$7 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.00 (NZ$1.68) | NZ$3.92 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.59 (NZ$2.67) | NZ$3.83 | 30% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.64 (NZ$6) | NZ$37 | 83% |
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 63% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Prishtina (Kosovo) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €11 (NZ$19) | NZ$61 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €7 (NZ$12) | NZ$35 | 66% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | NZ$232 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €30 (NZ$51) | NZ$129 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €4.94 (NZ$8) | NZ$18 | 53% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.03 (NZ$1.74) | NZ$5.07 | 66% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €1.55 (NZ$2.61) | NZ$12 | 78% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €275 (NZ$464) | NZ$689 | 33% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.08 (NZ$0.13) | NZ$0.33 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €18 (NZ$30) | NZ$80 | 62% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €2.70 (NZ$4.55) | NZ$34 | 86% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,300 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$3,096 (€1,838) in Prishtina.