Cost of living in Kosovo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.53 (36元) | 42元 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €2.50 (20元) | 34元 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.73 (22元) | 15元 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (7元) | 15元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 (13元) | 13元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.72 (5.72元) | 8元 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (35元) | 47元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.90 (7元) | 14元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (4.44元) | 5.82元 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (8元) | 5.43元 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.73 (46元) | 103元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.33 (11元) | 8元 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.44 (3.49元) | 14元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €450 (3,574元) | 8,580元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €335 (2,657元) | 4,449元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (681元) | 386元 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €279 (2,213元) | 5,174元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €182 (1,445元) | 3,034元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 (447元) | 280元 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (79元) | 87元 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €279 (2,212元) | 2,283元 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (639元) | 525元 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.04 (40元) | 38元 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.82 (30元) | 50元 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €28 (219元) | 443元 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (187元) | 233元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €62 (490元) | 593元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (520元) | 532元 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,593 (92,057元) | 131,184元 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (9元) | 7元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (137元) | 151元 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (48元) | 32元 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.81 (30元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (119元) | 357元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (27元) | 40元 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (20元) | 50元 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 (18元) | 33元 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.90 (7元) | 8元 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (13元) | 11元 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.25 (34元) | 74元 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (124元) | 179元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (57元) | 96元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (275元) | 359元 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.10 (33元) | 67元 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.06 (8元) | 32元 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.69 (13元) | 28元 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €316 (2,512元) | 3,283元 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (0.45元) | 0.28元 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €13 (106元) | 312元 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.36 (19元) | 20元 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,681 prices entered by 304 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 30% cheaper than in China
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