- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kosovo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.91 (₨399) | ₨423 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.44 (₨279) | ₨266 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (₨258) | ₨142 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (₨79) | ₨52 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.62 (₨132) | ₨71 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.05 (₨85) | ₨39 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.51 (₨448) | ₨202 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.06 (₨86) | ₨138 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 (₨63) | ₨25 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.69 (₨57) | ₨122 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨569) | ₨828 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.27 (₨103) | ₨81 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.36 (₨29) | ₨33 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €516 (₨42,000) | ₨30,957 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €320 (₨26,002) | ₨21,009 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (₨16,118) | ₨4,538 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €317 (₨25,757) | ₨24,583 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €303 (₨24,673) | ₨15,559 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (₨10,167) | ₨3,826 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (₨897) | ₨827 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (₨29,923) | ₨33,861 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (₨10,802) | ₨10,647 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.60 (₨374) | ₨380 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €39 (₨3,203) | ₨551 | + 481% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €52 (₨4,209) | ₨2,403 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (₨3,358) | ₨2,661 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (₨5,694) | ₨3,751 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (₨7,387) | ₨2,914 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 2% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,500 (₨935,389) | ₨877,820 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.03 (₨84) | ₨78 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (₨1,164) | ₨1,354 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨407) | ₨136 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨691) | ₨285 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨1,220) | ₨1,553 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (₨240) | ₨257 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (₨251) | ₨178 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (₨163) | ₨225 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (₨108) | ₨135 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (₨110) | ₨72 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.00 (₨325) | ₨277 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 55% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €6.00 (₨488) | ₨1,190 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €9 (₨705) | ₨472 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,972 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (₨2,440) | ₨1,765 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨651) | ₨618 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (₨122) | ₨195 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.76 (₨143) | ₨208 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €249 (₨20,222) | ₨38,823 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨7) | ₨59 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €21 (₨1,735) | ₨1,881 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.57 (₨209) | ₨252 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,930 prices entered by 4,584 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 7% more expensive than in India
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