Cost of living in Kosovo compared to India
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| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨1,120) | ₨408 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6.00 (₨570) | ₨356 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.16 (₨395) | ₨174 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (₨118) | ₨62 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (₨279) | ₨99 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (₨198) | ₨43 | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨592) | ₨269 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.48 (₨141) | ₨200 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.85 (₨81) | ₨41 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (₨108) | ₨176 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨689) | ₨974 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.32 (₨221) | ₨95 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (₨76) | ₨43 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €709 (₨67,351) | ₨46,050 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €435 (₨41,284) | ₨28,558 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €73 (₨6,956) | ₨5,103 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €496 (₨47,148) | ₨30,927 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €247 (₨23,408) | ₨19,243 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 (₨4,085) | ₨6,210 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (₨1,180) | ₨766 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €285 (₨27,033) | ₨27,217 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (₨13,295) | ₨11,683 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (₨548) | ₨504 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.00 (₨475) | ₨1,118 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (₨8,736) | ₨2,570 | + 240% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (₨4,748) | ₨2,685 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨8,547) | ₨4,094 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (₨9,496) | ₨2,952 | + 222% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,492 (₨1,945,920) | ₨1,835,220 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (₨129) | ₨104 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €12 (₨1,164) | ₨1,541 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (₨285) | ₨107 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.90 (₨465) | ₨299 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (₨1,899) | ₨1,117 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.50 (₨237) | ₨374 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (₨475) | ₨235 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.20 (₨399) | ₨274 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (₨171) | ₨181 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (₨169) | ₨96 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6.00 (₨570) | ₨319 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (₨3,277) | ₨1,483 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨1,614) | ₨623 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (₨2,421) | ₨1,571 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (₨7,169) | ₨2,177 | + 229% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (₨622) | ₨907 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (₨190) | ₨236 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.23 (₨211) | ₨200 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €400 (₨37,985) | ₨41,395 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (₨2.85) | ₨5.89 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (₨2,709) | ₨1,826 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.00 (₨285) | ₨282 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,827 prices entered by 654 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 38% more expensive than in India
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