Cost of living in Kosovo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (₨521) | ₨367 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (₨309) | ₨331 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (₨219) | ₨168 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (₨92) | ₨58 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (₨130) | ₨93 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (₨82) | ₨39 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (₨368) | ₨241 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (₨55) | ₨154 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (₨42) | ₨31 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨87) | ₨169 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨570) | ₨776 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (₨110) | ₨91 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (₨47) | ₨37 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is about the same as in India | ||||
| Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (₨35,356) | ₨40,484 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (₨31,475) | ₨24,222 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (₨4,883) | ₨5,258 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (₨23,675) | ₨25,031 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (₨16,326) | ₨15,316 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (₨7,696) | ₨5,856 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (₨1,038) | ₨665 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (₨32,420) | ₨31,013 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₨6,614) | ₨11,734 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (₨412) | ₨552 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (₨276) | ₨447 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (₨3,773) | ₨2,473 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₨3,094) | ₨2,814 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₨6,629) | ₨4,387 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (₨7,071) | ₨3,148 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (₨1,706,042) | ₨1,326,030 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (₨117) | ₨105 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (₨1,495) | ₨1,093 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨442) | ₨144 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (₨177) | ₨263 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨1,326) | ₨916 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (₨297) | ₨412 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (₨340) | ₨231 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (₨221) | ₨281 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (₨73) | ₨175 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (₨210) | ₨102 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (₨327) | ₨316 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (₨1,000) | ₨1,432 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (₨559) | ₨597 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,467 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (₨2,923) | ₨1,933 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (₨411) | ₨720 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (₨117) | ₨226 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (₨157) | ₨180 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (₨27,602) | ₨50,214 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨6) | ₨1.43 | + 332% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (₨1,319) | ₨1,609 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.11 (₨364) | ₨265 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 10% more expensive than in India
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