- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.91 (Taka 470) | Taka 378 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.44 (Taka 329) | Taka 438 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (Taka 304) | Taka 220 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (Taka 93) | Taka 74 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.62 (Taka 155) | Taka 102 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.05 (Taka 100) | Taka 56 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.51 (Taka 527) | Taka 330 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.06 (Taka 101) | Taka 148 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 (Taka 74) | Taka 24 | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.69 (Taka 66) | Taka 318 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Taka 669) | Taka 2,478 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.27 (Taka 121) | Taka 101 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.36 (Taka 34) | Taka 48 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €516 (Taka 49,385) | Taka 43,806 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €320 (Taka 30,573) | Taka 35,106 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (Taka 18,952) | Taka 3,522 | + 438% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €317 (Taka 30,286) | Taka 46,238 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €303 (Taka 29,011) | Taka 24,863 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (Taka 11,955) | Taka 2,602 | + 359% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (Taka 1,055) | Taka 1,713 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (Taka 35,184) | Taka 41,130 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (Taka 12,702) | Taka 14,071 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.60 (Taka 440) | Taka 307 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (Taka 2,884) | Taka 549 | + 425% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €52 (Taka 4,949) | Taka 2,210 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (Taka 3,948) | Taka 2,415 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (Taka 6,695) | Taka 5,111 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (Taka 8,686) | Taka 3,953 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 39% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,500 (Taka 1,099,857) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.03 (Taka 99) | Taka 88 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (Taka 1,368) | Taka 2,280 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (Taka 478) | Taka 300 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Taka 813) | Taka 540 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (Taka 1,435) | Taka 1,187 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (Taka 282) | Taka 339 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (Taka 295) | Taka 302 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (Taka 191) | Taka 359 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (Taka 128) | Taka 91 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (Taka 129) | Taka 107 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.00 (Taka 383) | Taka 300 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 36% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €6.00 (Taka 574) | Taka 951 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €9 (Taka 829) | Taka 760 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,046 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (Taka 2,869) | Taka 2,831 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Taka 765) | Taka 1,364 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (Taka 143) | Taka 305 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.76 (Taka 168) | Taka 501 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €249 (Taka 23,777) | Taka 35,756 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Taka 8) | Taka 22 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €21 (Taka 2,040) | Taka 2,337 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.57 (Taka 245) | Taka 230 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,518 prices entered by 371 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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