Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 19% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh)
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| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 16% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prishtina (Kosovo) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €4.89 (Taka 502) | Taka 236 | 113% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €3.11 (Taka 319) | Taka 362 | 12% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €2.65 (Taka 272) | Taka 199 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.96 (Taka 99) | Taka 77 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €1.66 (Taka 171) | Taka 112 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.20 (Taka 123) | Taka 60 | 106% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €4.29 (Taka 441) | Taka 464 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €0.84 (Taka 86) | Taka 163 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €0.57 (Taka 59) | Taka 30 | 94% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.77 (Taka 79) | Taka 476 | 83% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €4.90 (Taka 504) | Taka 1,518 | 67% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.30 (Taka 134) | Taka 104 | 28% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €0.46 (Taka 47) | Taka 42 | 13% |
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 21% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Prishtina (Kosovo) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €454 (Taka 46,644) | Taka 75,127 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €321 (Taka 32,951) | Taka 39,011 | 16% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €99 (Taka 10,213) | Taka 3,879 | 163% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €285 (Taka 29,294) | Taka 45,584 | 36% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €175 (Taka 17,959) | Taka 28,469 | 37% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €62 (Taka 6,371) | Taka 4,158 | 53% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €11 (Taka 1,126) | Taka 1,091 | 3% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €366 (Taka 37,618) | Taka 39,496 | 5% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €85 (Taka 8,713) | Taka 15,302 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €4.44 (Taka 456) | Taka 417 | 9% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €3.59 (Taka 369) | Taka 889 | 59% |
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 23% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Prishtina (Kosovo) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €46 (Taka 4,762) | Taka 2,315 | 106% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €23 (Taka 2,408) | Taka 2,411 | 0% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €63 (Taka 6,456) | Taka 6,671 | 3% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €66 (Taka 6,728) | Taka 4,017 | 67% |
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 32% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Prishtina (Kosovo) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €13,327 (Taka 1,368,590) | Taka 3,068,470 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.07 (Taka 110) | Taka 94 | 16% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €16 (Taka 1,606) | Taka 2,692 | 40% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €11 (Taka 1,100) | Taka 352 | 213% |
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 11% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Prishtina (Kosovo) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €2.69 (Taka 276) | Taka 181 | 52% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €4.36 (Taka 448) | Taka 587 | 24% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €16 (Taka 1,634) | Taka 1,136 | 44% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €2.52 (Taka 259) | Taka 442 | 42% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.16 (Taka 324) | Taka 225 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.50 (Taka 257) | Taka 398 | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.00 (Taka 102) | Taka 90 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.57 (Taka 162) | Taka 123 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.89 (Taka 400) | Taka 212 | 89% |
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 17% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Prishtina (Kosovo) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €13 (Taka 1,329) | Taka 1,225 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €7 (Taka 712) | Taka 954 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | Taka 2,090 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €28 (Taka 2,891) | Taka 2,050 | 41% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €4.05 (Taka 416) | Taka 570 | 27% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €1.09 (Taka 112) | Taka 302 | 63% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €1.71 (Taka 175) | Taka 609 | 71% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €281 (Taka 28,816) | Taka 49,937 | 42% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.07 (Taka 7) | Taka 2.30 | 202% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €18 (Taka 1,837) | Taka 1,698 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €2.53 (Taka 260) | Taka 269 | 3% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Taka 226,000 in Dhaka you would need to make just about Taka 182,107 (€1,773) in Prishtina.