Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 17% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 17% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Bishkek | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.66 (437 som) | 384 som | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €2.68 (251 som) | 246 som | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.62 (246 som) | 167 som | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (89 som) | 60 som | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.45 (136 som) | 123 som | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.15 (108 som) | 106 som | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.83 (358 som) | 286 som | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.77 (72 som) | 75 som | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (52 som) | 33 som | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 (73 som) | 88 som | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.42 (507 som) | 502 som | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.29 (121 som) | 84 som | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.46 (43 som) | 32 som | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 6% cheaper than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Bishkek | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €417 (39,011 som) | 51,505 som | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €298 (27,911 som) | 32,367 som | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €98 (9,163 som) | 2,438 som | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €270 (25,320 som) | 36,975 som | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €182 (17,045 som) | 22,516 som | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (5,818 som) | 1,832 som | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (1,026 som) | 918 som | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €332 (31,122 som) | 27,739 som | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (8,031 som) | 7,934 som | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (423 som) | 417 som | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.81 (357 som) | 337 som | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 4% cheaper than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Bishkek | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €39 (3,667 som) | 2,669 som | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (2,472 som) | 2,541 som | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (5,691 som) | 7,889 som | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (5,588 som) | 7,245 som | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 68% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Bishkek | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,956 (1,494,188 som) | 965,267 som | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.04 (97 som) | 48 som | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €16 (1,510 som) | 967 som | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (1,022 som) | 503 som | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 20% more expensive than in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Bishkek | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.89 (271 som) | 288 som | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.36 (408 som) | 516 som | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 (1,480 som) | 1,040 som | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (236 som) | 220 som | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.16 (295 som) | 199 som | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.48 (232 som) | 156 som | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.97 (91 som) | 77 som | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (149 som) | 125 som | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.64 (341 som) | 305 som | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is about the same as in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Bishkek | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (1,111 som) | 1,406 som | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (662 som) | 535 som | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,195 som | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (2,812 som) | 2,205 som | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.94 (463 som) | 315 som | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.20 (112 som) | 203 som | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.55 (145 som) | 136 som | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €275 (25,789 som) | 27,252 som | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (6 som) | 2.96 som | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €18 (1,675 som) | 3,272 som | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.12 (292 som) | 109 som | + 168% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 104 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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