Cost of living in Kosovo compared to India
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (₨525) | ₨342 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (₨311) | ₨293 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (₨221) | ₨140 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (₨93) | ₨52 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (₨131) | ₨75 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (₨83) | ₨37 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (₨371) | ₨233 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (₨55) | ₨149 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.50 (₨45) | ₨32 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨88) | ₨137 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨575) | ₨717 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (₨111) | ₨86 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (₨47) | ₨35 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €441 (₨39,286) | ₨33,225 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (₨31,722) | ₨19,978 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (₨4,921) | ₨4,391 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (₨23,861) | ₨18,098 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (₨16,455) | ₨11,868 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (₨7,756) | ₨3,639 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (₨1,046) | ₨712 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (₨32,675) | ₨29,862 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₨6,666) | ₨10,869 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (₨416) | ₨398 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (₨278) | ₨220 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (₨3,803) | ₨2,376 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (₨3,481) | ₨2,495 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (₨5,461) | ₨3,665 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 (₨4,784) | ₨2,737 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (₨1,719,447) | ₨943,208 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (₨89) | ₨83 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (₨1,507) | ₨1,167 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨99 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (₨178) | ₨216 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨1,336) | ₨630 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (₨299) | ₨319 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (₨342) | ₨170 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (₨223) | ₨260 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (₨74) | ₨139 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (₨211) | ₨72 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (₨330) | ₨216 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (₨1,008) | ₨1,196 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (₨564) | ₨478 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (₨2,946) | ₨1,484 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (₨414) | ₨517 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (₨118) | ₨180 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (₨158) | ₨187 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (₨27,819) | ₨38,405 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨6) | ₨5.46 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (₨1,329) | ₨1,479 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.66 (₨237) | ₨273 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,774 prices entered by 1,824 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 25% more expensive than in India
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