Cost of living in Prishtina, Kosovo vs Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 39% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.46 (503 som) | 338 som | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.33 (307 som) | 195 som | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.59 (239 som) | 176 som | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (86 som) | 47 som | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.68 (154 som) | 95 som | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 (92 som) | 112 som | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.21 (388 som) | 232 som | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.90 (83 som) | 77 som | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.57 (52 som) | 23 som | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 (63 som) | 55 som | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.65 (521 som) | 462 som | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.27 (117 som) | 68 som | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.39 (36 som) | 28 som | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 9% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €431 (39,745 som) | 45,674 som | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €319 (29,357 som) | 27,389 som | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €99 (9,165 som) | 2,577 som | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €281 (25,885 som) | 29,388 som | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €175 (16,148 som) | 15,804 som | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (5,717 som) | 1,673 som | + 242% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (939 som) | 1,148 som | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €330 (30,375 som) | 23,912 som | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (7,819 som) | 8,230 som | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.36 (402 som) | 592 som | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.57 (329 som) | 352 som | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 24% cheaper than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €37 (3,410 som) | 3,196 som | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €21 (1,959 som) | 3,141 som | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (5,991 som) | 6,070 som | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (6,029 som) | 6,413 som | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 85% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €12,916 (1,190,311 som) | 950,172 som | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.08 (99 som) | 44 som | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (1,345 som) | 675 som | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (916 som) | 167 som | + 450% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 14% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.69 (248 som) | 232 som | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.36 (402 som) | 636 som | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €17 (1,559 som) | 1,251 som | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (232 som) | 122 som | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (276 som) | 191 som | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.42 (223 som) | 246 som | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.97 (89 som) | 73 som | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (133 som) | 96 som | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.00 (368 som) | 298 som | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is about the same as in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €14 (1,260 som) | 1,214 som | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (649 som) | 522 som | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,068 som | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €28 (2,594 som) | 1,850 som | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €3.87 (357 som) | 250 som | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.08 (100 som) | 161 som | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.75 (161 som) | 135 som | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €271 (25,012 som) | 23,902 som | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (6 som) | 4.46 som | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €19 (1,772 som) | 3,551 som | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.48 (229 som) | 77 som | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 522 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2020.
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Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 24% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)
For example, you would need at least 172,262 som (€1,869) in Prishtina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 139,000 som in Bishkek.
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