Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 21% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 11% cheaper than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (326 SRD $) | 267 SRD $ | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.28 (216 SRD $) | 309 SRD $ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (158 SRD $) | 156 SRD $ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (47 SRD $) | 51 SRD $ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.81 (115 SRD $) | 145 SRD $ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (66 SRD $) | 67 SRD $ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 (228 SRD $) | 171 SRD $ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 (60 SRD $) | 130 SRD $ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.93 (38 SRD $) | 44 SRD $ | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (46 SRD $) | 66 SRD $ | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (290 SRD $) | 230 SRD $ | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 (65 SRD $) | 82 SRD $ | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.72 (30 SRD $) | 37 SRD $ | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 28% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €555 (22,647 SRD $) | 19,049 SRD $ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €388 (15,852 SRD $) | 7,542 SRD $ | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €76 (3,086 SRD $) | 2,773 SRD $ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €531 (21,682 SRD $) | 9,879 SRD $ | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €285 (11,654 SRD $) | 5,316 SRD $ | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €51 (2,102 SRD $) | 2,768 SRD $ | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €13 (530 SRD $) | 836 SRD $ | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €315 (12,860 SRD $) | 7,616 SRD $ | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (5,492 SRD $) | 3,065 SRD $ | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (293 SRD $) | 393 SRD $ | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (277 SRD $) | 153 SRD $ | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 57% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 (2,018 SRD $) | 694 SRD $ | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (1,315 SRD $) | 746 SRD $ | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €66 (2,702 SRD $) | 1,766 SRD $ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €68 (2,783 SRD $) | 5,301 SRD $ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 51% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,871 (770,634 SRD $) | 217,180 SRD $ | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (53 SRD $) | 35 SRD $ | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (595 SRD $) | 681 SRD $ | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (675 SRD $) | 232 SRD $ | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 12% cheaper than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.61 (147 SRD $) | 328 SRD $ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.10 (208 SRD $) | 283 SRD $ | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (817 SRD $) | 802 SRD $ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.69 (110 SRD $) | 214 SRD $ | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.72 (152 SRD $) | 81 SRD $ | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.78 (113 SRD $) | 103 SRD $ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.06 (43 SRD $) | 136 SRD $ | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (80 SRD $) | 57 SRD $ | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (273 SRD $) | 243 SRD $ | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 56% more expensive than in Paramaribo (Suriname) | ||||
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| Prishtina | Paramaribo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (1,075 SRD $) | 425 SRD $ | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (408 SRD $) | 350 SRD $ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (1,041 SRD $) | 505 SRD $ | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (1,994 SRD $) | 1,226 SRD $ | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.05 (206 SRD $) | 109 SRD $ | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.47 (60 SRD $) | 107 SRD $ | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.99 (81 SRD $) | 67 SRD $ | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 (17,027 SRD $) | 8,601 SRD $ | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (2.29 SRD $) | 2.63 SRD $ | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €21 (862 SRD $) | 502 SRD $ | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.84 (157 SRD $) | 103 SRD $ | + 52% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 207 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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