Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 19% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 31% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (5,233 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.28 (3,463 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (2,546 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (752 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €2.81 (1,843 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (1,052 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (3,656 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 (970 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (609 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (742 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (4,651 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 (1,046 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (476 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 36% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €555 (363,766 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €388 (254,623 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €76 (49,575 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €531 (348,274 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €285 (187,197 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (33,766 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (8,520 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €315 (206,569 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (88,209 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (4,702 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (4,451 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 34% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 (32,418 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (21,116 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €66 (43,400 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €68 (44,698 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 5% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,871 (12,378,319 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (846 Franc) | 654 Franc | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (9,559 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (10,889 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 10% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.61 (2,369 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.10 (3,346 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (13,119 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.69 (1,765 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (2,442 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.78 (1,822 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.06 (693 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (1,284 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (4,393 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Prishtina | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (17,264 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €10 (6,553 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (16,721 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (32,029 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.05 (3,315 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (967 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.99 (1,304 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 (273,503 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (37 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €21 (13,853 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.84 (2,517 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 152% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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