Cost of living in Kosovo compared to India
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Kosovo is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (₨479) | ₨337 | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (₨284) | ₨298 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (₨201) | ₨163 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (₨85) | ₨54 | + 58% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.47 (₨119) | ₨84 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (₨76) | ₨40 | + 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (₨339) | ₨210 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (₨51) | ₨152 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (₨38) | ₨29 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨80) | ₨148 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨524) | ₨766 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (₨101) | ₨87 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (₨43) | ₨35 | + 21% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Kosovo is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €415 (₨33,767) | ₨30,628 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (₨28,943) | ₨20,039 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (₨4,490) | ₨4,413 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (₨21,771) | ₨22,933 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (₨15,013) | ₨14,192 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (₨7,077) | ₨3,664 | + 93% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (₨954) | ₨511 | + 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (₨29,812) | ₨29,285 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₨6,082) | ₨12,378 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (₨379) | ₨416 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (₨254) | ₨319 | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Kosovo is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (₨3,470) | ₨2,328 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (₨3,176) | ₨2,564 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (₨4,982) | ₨3,571 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 (₨4,365) | ₨3,002 | + 45% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Kosovo is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (₨1,568,810) | ₨986,196 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (₨81) | ₨108 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (₨1,375) | ₨1,424 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Kosovo is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨406) | ₨140 | + 191% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (₨163) | ₨303 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨1,219) | ₨1,443 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (₨273) | ₨402 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (₨312) | ₨190 | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (₨203) | ₨248 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (₨67) | ₨152 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (₨193) | ₨72 | + 168% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (₨301) | ₨374 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Kosovo is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
Kosovo | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (₨919) | ₨1,405 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €6 (₨514) | ₨592 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (₨2,688) | ₨2,140 | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (₨378) | ₨607 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (₨108) | ₨229 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (₨144) | ₨173 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (₨25,382) | ₨46,652 | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨5.69) | ₨1.29 | + 340% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (₨1,213) | ₨1,540 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.83 (₨230) | ₨247 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 6% more expensive than in India
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