Cost of living in Kosovo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (100元) | 41元 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6.00 (51元) | 38元 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.12 (35元) | 15元 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (10元) | 14元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (25元) | 15元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (14元) | 11元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (46元) | 50元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (14元) | 16元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (8元) | 6元 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (9元) | 7元 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (57元) | 89元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (15元) | 8元 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (7元) | 12元 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €709 (5,986元) | 11,256元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €435 (3,669元) | 5,000元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €73 (618元) | 450元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €496 (4,191元) | 6,564元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €247 (2,081元) | 3,518元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 (363元) | 296元 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (105元) | 100元 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €285 (2,403元) | 1,460元 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (1,182元) | 553元 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (49元) | 45元 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.00 (42元) | 50元 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (777元) | 418元 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (422元) | 302元 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (760元) | 553元 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (844元) | 705元 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,492 (172,955元) | 142,248元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (11元) | 8元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €12 (103元) | 217元 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (25元) | 45元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.90 (41元) | 60元 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (169元) | 114元 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.50 (21元) | 67元 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (42元) | 57元 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.20 (35元) | 25元 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (15元) | 6元 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (15元) | 15元 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6.00 (51元) | 64元 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (291元) | 169元 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (143元) | 100元 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (215元) | 1,179元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (637元) | 320元 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (55元) | 81元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (17元) | 28元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.23 (19元) | 19元 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €400 (3,376元) | 3,720元 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (0.25元) | 0.34元 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (241元) | 374元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.58 (30元) | 25元 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 872 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is about the same as in China
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