Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kosovo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (Taka 678) | Taka 324 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (Taka 402) | Taka 492 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (Taka 285) | Taka 196 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (Taka 120) | Taka 92 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (Taka 169) | Taka 135 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (Taka 107) | Taka 78 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (Taka 479) | Taka 608 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (Taka 72) | Taka 223 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (Taka 54) | Taka 33 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (Taka 113) | Taka 384 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Taka 742) | Taka 1,406 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (Taka 143) | Taka 111 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (Taka 61) | Taka 70 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kosovo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (Taka 46,018) | Taka 43,758 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (Taka 40,967) | Taka 25,202 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (Taka 6,356) | Taka 3,035 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (Taka 30,814) | Taka 22,952 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (Taka 21,250) | Taka 18,549 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (Taka 10,016) | Taka 7,137 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (Taka 1,351) | Taka 1,213 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (Taka 42,197) | Taka 31,061 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (Taka 8,608) | Taka 17,904 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (Taka 537) | Taka 417 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (Taka 360) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kosovo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (Taka 4,911) | Taka 2,410 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Taka 4,027) | Taka 3,066 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (Taka 8,628) | Taka 6,410 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Taka 9,204) | Taka 4,273 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kosovo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (Taka 2,220,525) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (Taka 153) | Taka 107 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (Taka 1,946) | Taka 2,440 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kosovo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (Taka 575) | Taka 285 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (Taka 230) | Taka 513 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (Taka 1,726) | Taka 1,500 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (Taka 386) | Taka 425 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (Taka 442) | Taka 333 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (Taka 288) | Taka 376 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (Taka 95) | Taka 85 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (Taka 273) | Taka 89 | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (Taka 426) | Taka 445 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kosovo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (Taka 1,301) | Taka 1,308 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (Taka 728) | Taka 852 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (Taka 3,804) | Taka 2,051 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (Taka 534) | Taka 999 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (Taka 153) | Taka 248 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (Taka 204) | Taka 565 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (Taka 35,926) | Taka 35,756 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Taka 8) | Taka 2.94 | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (Taka 1,717) | Taka 2,601 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.11 (Taka 473) | Taka 287 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 702 prices entered by 267 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
115.045
BDT
/
EUR
Cost of living in Kosovo is about the same as in Bangladesh
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