Cost of living in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 5% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 4% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Prishtina | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.66 (11,772 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €2.68 (6,758 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.62 (6,622 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (2,413 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.45 (3,667 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.15 (2,903 Shilling) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.83 (9,666 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.77 (1,952 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (1,413 Shilling) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 (1,982 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.42 (13,676 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.29 (3,269 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.46 (1,149 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 1% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 12% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €421 (1,062,498 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €298 (752,593 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €98 (247,073 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €270 (682,726 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €182 (459,608 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (156,878 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (27,678 Shilling) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €332 (839,178 Shilling) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (216,542 Shilling) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.51 (11,398 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.81 (9,628 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Prishtina (Kosovo) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €39 (98,873 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €26 (66,661 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (153,457 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (150,677 Shilling) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Prishtina (Kosovo) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,956 (40,289,113 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.04 (2,627 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €16 (40,726 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (27,550 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Prishtina (Kosovo) is 17% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.89 (7,307 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.36 (11,008 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €16 (39,907 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (6,358 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.16 (7,967 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.48 (6,256 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.97 (2,446 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (4,006 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.64 (9,183 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 78% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Prishtina (Kosovo) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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Prishtina | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (29,968 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €7 (17,838 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (75,828 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.94 (12,482 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.20 (3,021 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.55 (3,914 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €275 (695,384 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (162 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €18 (45,176 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.77 (9,514 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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