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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 | €5.39 (41元) | 49元 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.80 (29元) | 34元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.70 (20元) | 14元 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.68 (13元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.04 (8元) | 8元 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.13 (31元) | 60元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.93 (7元) | 13元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.60 (4.51元) | 6元 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.71 (5.36元) | 5.60元 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.93 (45元) | 111元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.22 (9元) | 7元 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.34 (2.58元) | 11元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €491 (3,710元) | 8,991元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €302 (2,278元) | 4,362元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 (1,387元) | 428元 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €214 (1,615元) | 5,203元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €150 (1,135元) | 3,294元 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €64 (484元) | 264元 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (84元) | 89元 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €318 (2,402元) | 2,101元 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (610元) | 714元 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.59 (35元) | 36元 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 (192元) | 54元 | + 258% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €39 (295元) | 522元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €20 (148元) | 278元 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €53 (398元) | 628元 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 (406元) | 658元 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,042 (22,969元) | 141,996元 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.86 (6元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €13 (101元) | 152元 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.82 (29元) | 29元 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (57元) | 36元 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (117元) | 281元 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.70 (20元) | 46元 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.17 (24元) | 39元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.27 (17元) | 36元 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.99 (7元) | 10元 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.09 (23元) | 58元 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (81元) | 164元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (54元) | 90元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 966元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (192元) | 393元 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.25 (32元) | 60元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.00 (8元) | 34元 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.47 (11元) | 31元 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €315 (2,380元) | 3,300元 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (0.45元) | 0.81元 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 (187元) | 327元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.65 (20元) | 21元 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,452 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 34% cheaper than in China
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