Cost of living in Kosovo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.53 (₨378) | ₨378 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €2.50 (₨208) | ₨279 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.73 (₨227) | ₨138 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (₨76) | ₨52 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 (₨137) | ₨71 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.72 (₨60) | ₨36 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (₨368) | ₨211 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.90 (₨75) | ₨133 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (₨47) | ₨28 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (₨86) | ₨129 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.73 (₨478) | ₨795 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.33 (₨111) | ₨84 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.44 (₨37) | ₨35 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €450 (₨37,507) | ₨32,167 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €335 (₨27,887) | ₨19,892 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (₨7,144) | ₨4,354 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €279 (₨23,230) | ₨22,004 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €182 (₨15,170) | ₨13,146 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 (₨4,689) | ₨3,238 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (₨832) | ₨732 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €279 (₨23,214) | ₨29,560 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₨6,704) | ₨10,271 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.04 (₨420) | ₨375 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.82 (₨318) | ₨371 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €28 (₨2,302) | ₨2,369 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (₨1,960) | ₨2,554 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €62 (₨5,139) | ₨3,734 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (₨5,453) | ₨2,705 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,593 (₨966,135) | ₨934,217 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (₨95) | ₨75 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (₨1,438) | ₨1,186 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (₨500) | ₨96 | + 421% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.81 (₨318) | ₨200 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨1,250) | ₨913 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (₨280) | ₨253 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (₨212) | ₨177 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 (₨189) | ₨236 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.90 (₨75) | ₨150 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (₨136) | ₨70 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.25 (₨355) | ₨234 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (₨1,299) | ₨1,241 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (₨602) | ₨471 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,755 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (₨2,886) | ₨1,907 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.10 (₨342) | ₨673 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.06 (₨88) | ₨214 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.69 (₨141) | ₨202 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €316 (₨26,358) | ₨33,946 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (₨4.74) | ₨2.13 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €13 (₨1,113) | ₨1,833 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.36 (₨196) | ₨257 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,842 prices entered by 2,360 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 8% more expensive than in India
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