- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.91 (¥630) | ¥1,054 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.44 (¥441) | ¥698 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (¥407) | ¥436 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (¥124) | ¥205 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.62 (¥208) | ¥285 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.05 (¥135) | ¥777 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.51 (¥707) | ¥910 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.06 (¥136) | ¥697 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 (¥99) | ¥414 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.69 (¥89) | ¥265 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥898) | ¥1,538 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.27 (¥162) | ¥203 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.36 (¥46) | ¥198 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €516 (¥66,244) | ¥231,808 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €320 (¥41,011) | ¥125,591 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (¥25,423) | ¥21,159 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €317 (¥40,625) | ¥113,754 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €303 (¥38,915) | ¥74,885 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (¥16,036) | ¥12,611 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (¥1,415) | ¥4,134 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (¥47,196) | ¥55,558 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (¥17,038) | ¥16,830 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.60 (¥590) | ¥693 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €39 (¥5,051) | ¥1,827 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €52 (¥6,639) | ¥6,829 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (¥5,296) | ¥4,215 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (¥8,980) | ¥8,321 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (¥11,652) | ¥13,972 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,500 (¥1,475,336) | ¥2,590,890 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.03 (¥132) | ¥145 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (¥1,836) | ¥11,257 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (¥641) | ¥1,278 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (¥1,090) | ¥1,016 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (¥1,924) | ¥3,622 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (¥378) | ¥630 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (¥396) | ¥707 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (¥257) | ¥455 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (¥171) | ¥137 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (¥173) | ¥217 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.00 (¥513) | ¥2,939 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €6.00 (¥770) | ¥4,035 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €9 (¥1,112) | ¥3,358 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,964 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (¥3,849) | ¥8,046 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,026) | ¥880 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (¥192) | ¥491 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.76 (¥225) | ¥560 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €249 (¥31,894) | ¥49,094 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (¥11) | ¥56 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €21 (¥2,737) | ¥10,296 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.57 (¥329) | ¥468 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,059 prices entered by 337 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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