Cost of living in Kosovo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (42元) | 43元 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (25元) | 37元 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (18元) | 17元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (10元) | 16元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (7元) | 9元 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (29元) | 48元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (4.39元) | 13元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (3.32元) | 6元 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (7元) | 7元 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (46元) | 97元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (9元) | 9元 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (3.72元) | 13元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 64% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €415 (2,935元) | 13,898元 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (2,516元) | 8,379元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (390元) | 462元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (1,892元) | 6,525元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (1,305元) | 4,376元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (615元) | 516元 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (83元) | 140元 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (2,591元) | 1,829元 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (529元) | 546元 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (33元) | 50元 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (22元) | 66元 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (302元) | 511元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (276元) | 288元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (433元) | 654元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 (379元) | 844元 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (136,360元) | 148,501元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (7元) | 8元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (120元) | 206元 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (35元) | 28元 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (14元) | 27元 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (106元) | 386元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (24元) | 30元 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (27元) | 19元 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (18元) | 44元 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (5.86元) | 21元 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (17元) | 16元 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (26元) | 82元 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (80元) | 260元 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (45元) | 122元 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (234元) | 319元 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (33元) | 90元 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (9元) | 31元 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (13元) | 19元 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (2,206元) | 2,968元 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.49元) | 0.24元 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (105元) | 410元 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.83 (20元) | 38元 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 46% cheaper than in China
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