Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 34% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kosovo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (Taka 546) | Taka 532 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (Taka 323) | Taka 488 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (Taka 229) | Taka 263 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (Taka 97) | Taka 98 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (Taka 136) | Taka 134 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (Taka 86) | Taka 96 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (Taka 386) | Taka 329 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (Taka 58) | Taka 203 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (Taka 43) | Taka 27 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (Taka 91) | Taka 530 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Taka 597) | Taka 1,346 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (Taka 115) | Taka 112 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (Taka 49) | Taka 58 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kosovo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €415 (Taka 38,447) | Taka 43,087 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (Taka 32,954) | Taka 21,416 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (Taka 5,113) | Taka 4,489 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (Taka 24,788) | Taka 37,342 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (Taka 17,094) | Taka 20,129 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (Taka 8,057) | Taka 3,105 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (Taka 1,087) | Taka 947 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (Taka 33,944) | Taka 36,542 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (Taka 6,924) | Taka 16,205 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (Taka 432) | Taka 369 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (Taka 289) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kosovo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (Taka 3,950) | Taka 2,612 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (Taka 3,616) | Taka 3,117 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (Taka 5,673) | Taka 9,947 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 (Taka 4,970) | Taka 6,827 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kosovo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (Taka 1,786,226) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (Taka 92) | Taka 91 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (Taka 1,566) | Taka 1,696 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kosovo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (Taka 463) | Taka 296 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (Taka 185) | Taka 1,395 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (Taka 1,388) | Taka 1,191 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (Taka 311) | Taka 498 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (Taka 355) | Taka 208 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (Taka 232) | Taka 690 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (Taka 77) | Taka 173 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (Taka 219) | Taka 229 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (Taka 343) | Taka 304 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kosovo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (Taka 1,047) | Taka 1,410 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (Taka 586) | Taka 885 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (Taka 3,060) | Taka 3,617 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (Taka 430) | Taka 1,328 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (Taka 123) | Taka 393 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (Taka 164) | Taka 594 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (Taka 28,900) | Taka 35,756 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Taka 6) | Taka 2.19 | + 196% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (Taka 1,381) | Taka 1,057 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.83 (Taka 262) | Taka 264 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 598 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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