Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is about the same as in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 20% more expensive than in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Noorder-Paarl | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (R 161) | R 96 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.28 (R 106) | R 65 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (R 78) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (R 23) | R 13 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 (R 57) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (R 32) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (R 112) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 (R 30) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (R 19) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (R 23) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R 143) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 (R 32) | R 22 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (R 15) | R 11 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 9% cheaper than in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Noorder-Paarl | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €555 (R 11,169) | R 11,660 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €388 (R 7,818) | R 10,639 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €76 (R 1,522) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €531 (R 10,694) | R 11,973 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €285 (R 5,748) | R 9,979 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (R 1,037) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (R 262) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €315 (R 6,343) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (R 2,708) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R 144) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (R 137) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 4% more expensive than in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Noorder-Paarl | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 (R 995) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (R 648) | R 573 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €66 (R 1,333) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €68 (R 1,372) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 7% more expensive than in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Noorder-Paarl | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,871 (R 380,068) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (R 26) | R 18 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (R 294) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (R 334) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is about the same as in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Noorder-Paarl | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.61 (R 73) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.10 (R 103) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (R 403) | R 460 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.69 (R 54) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (R 75) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.78 (R 56) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.06 (R 21) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (R 39) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (R 135) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 6% cheaper than in Noorder-Paarl (South Africa) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Noorder-Paarl | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (R 530) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (R 201) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (R 513) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (R 983) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.05 (R 102) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (R 30) | R 26 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.99 (R 40) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 (R 8,398) | R 12,975 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (R 1.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €21 (R 425) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.84 (R 77) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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