Cost of living in Kosovo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (45元) | 46元 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (27元) | 40元 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (19元) | 16元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (8元) | 18元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (11元) | 19元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (7元) | 11元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (32元) | 63元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (4.74元) | 15元 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (3.58元) | 6元 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (8元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (49元) | 118元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (9元) | 8元 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (4.02元) | 16元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 65% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (3,051元) | 15,059元 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (2,716元) | 9,006元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (421元) | 421元 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (2,043元) | 7,547元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (1,409元) | 4,347元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (664元) | 262元 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (90元) | 115元 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (2,798元) | 1,143元 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (571元) | 589元 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (36元) | 39元 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (24元) | 51元 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (326元) | 529元 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (267元) | 248元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (572元) | 626元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (610元) | 828元 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (147,218元) | 161,247元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (10元) | 9元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (129元) | 204元 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (38元) | 39元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (15元) | 27元 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (114元) | 391元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (26元) | 53元 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (29元) | 33元 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (19元) | 34元 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (6元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (18元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (28元) | 74元 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Kosovo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (86元) | 265元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (48元) | 110元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (252元) | 348元 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (35元) | 79元 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (10元) | 29元 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (14元) | 18元 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (2,382元) | 3,321元 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.53元) | 0.20元 | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (114元) | 410元 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.11 (31元) | 24元 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,353 prices entered by 150 different people.
Cost of living in Kosovo is 40% cheaper than in China
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