Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (Taka 608) | Taka 230 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (Taka 361) | Taka 376 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (Taka 256) | Taka 184 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (Taka 108) | Taka 80 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (Taka 151) | Taka 105 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (Taka 96) | Taka 54 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (Taka 430) | Taka 526 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (Taka 64) | Taka 159 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.50 (Taka 52) | Taka 28 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (Taka 101) | Taka 442 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Taka 666) | Taka 1,478 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (Taka 128) | Taka 102 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (Taka 54) | Taka 45 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €441 (Taka 45,504) | Taka 64,159 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (Taka 36,743) | Taka 34,477 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (Taka 5,700) | Taka 4,050 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (Taka 27,638) | Taka 39,073 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (Taka 19,059) | Taka 22,885 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (Taka 8,984) | Taka 4,140 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (Taka 1,211) | Taka 1,099 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (Taka 37,847) | Taka 37,254 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (Taka 7,721) | Taka 15,000 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (Taka 481) | Taka 411 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (Taka 322) | Taka 621 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 73% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (Taka 4,405) | Taka 1,987 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (Taka 4,032) | Taka 2,314 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (Taka 6,325) | Taka 4,295 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 (Taka 5,542) | Taka 4,454 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (Taka 1,991,604) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (Taka 103) | Taka 94 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (Taka 1,746) | Taka 1,477 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 129 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (Taka 206) | Taka 491 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (Taka 1,548) | Taka 1,039 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (Taka 346) | Taka 405 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (Taka 396) | Taka 230 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (Taka 258) | Taka 411 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (Taka 86) | Taka 82 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (Taka 245) | Taka 100 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (Taka 382) | Taka 240 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (Taka 1,167) | Taka 1,281 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (Taka 653) | Taka 958 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (Taka 3,412) | Taka 2,103 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (Taka 479) | Taka 1,179 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (Taka 137) | Taka 284 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (Taka 183) | Taka 650 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (Taka 32,223) | Taka 35,756 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Taka 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (Taka 1,540) | Taka 1,420 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.66 (Taka 275) | Taka 259 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,065 prices entered by 258 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
103.185
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EUR
Cost of living in Kosovo is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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