- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kosovo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.91 (38元) | 53元 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.44 (27元) | 34元 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (25元) | 15元 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (8元) | 15元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.62 (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.05 (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.51 (43元) | 61元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.06 (8元) | 13元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 (6元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.69 (5.43元) | 5.78元 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (55元) | 111元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.27 (10元) | 8元 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.36 (2.80元) | 12元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €516 (4,033元) | 9,859元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €320 (2,497元) | 4,468元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (1,548元) | 446元 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €317 (2,473元) | 5,638元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €303 (2,369元) | 3,578元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (976元) | 325元 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (86元) | 86元 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (2,873元) | 2,229元 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (1,037元) | 670元 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.60 (36元) | 40元 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €39 (308元) | 38元 | + 701% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 2% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €52 (404元) | 558元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (322元) | 270元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (547元) | 607元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (709元) | 685元 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,500 (89,815元) | 143,984元 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.03 (8元) | 7元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (112元) | 152元 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (39元) | 27元 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (66元) | 34元 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (117元) | 456元 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (23元) | 28元 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (24元) | 37元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (16元) | 37元 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (10元) | 10元 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (11元) | 14元 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.00 (31元) | 63元 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €6.00 (47元) | 155元 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €9 (68元) | 87元 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 749元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (234元) | 368元 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (62元) | 60元 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (12元) | 34元 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.76 (14元) | 34元 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €249 (1,942元) | 3,274元 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.68元) | 1.00元 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €21 (167元) | 300元 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.57 (20元) | 20元 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,589 prices entered by 560 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 19% cheaper than in China
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