Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (¥2,006) | ¥1,035 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6.00 (¥1,021) | ¥820 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.12 (¥702) | ¥618 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (¥199) | ¥237 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (¥507) | ¥335 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (¥286) | ¥439 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (¥937) | ¥1,195 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (¥283) | ¥822 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (¥157) | ¥509 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (¥191) | ¥312 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥1,146) | ¥1,267 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (¥306) | ¥276 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (¥136) | ¥293 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €709 (¥120,692) | ¥365,082 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €435 (¥73,979) | ¥197,811 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €73 (¥12,465) | ¥19,132 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €496 (¥84,488) | ¥145,654 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €247 (¥41,947) | ¥106,059 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 (¥7,321) | ¥8,349 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (¥2,115) | ¥4,448 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €285 (¥48,443) | ¥74,559 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (¥23,824) | ¥25,414 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (¥983) | ¥1,338 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.00 (¥851) | ¥2,815 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 61% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (¥15,656) | ¥9,315 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (¥8,508) | ¥5,103 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥15,315) | ¥10,686 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (¥17,017) | ¥12,189 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,492 (¥3,487,036) | ¥3,060,780 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (¥231) | ¥169 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €12 (¥2,085) | ¥8,198 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (¥511) | ¥2,133 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.90 (¥834) | ¥2,551 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (¥3,403) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.50 (¥425) | ¥1,337 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (¥851) | ¥930 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.20 (¥715) | ¥622 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (¥306) | ¥224 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (¥302) | ¥188 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6.00 (¥1,021) | ¥4,604 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (¥5,872) | ¥4,908 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (¥2,893) | ¥3,881 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (¥4,338) | ¥7,212 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (¥12,846) | ¥8,269 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (¥1,114) | ¥1,244 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (¥340) | ¥547 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.23 (¥379) | ¥674 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €400 (¥68,068) | ¥51,659 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (¥5) | ¥52 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (¥4,854) | ¥9,530 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.58 (¥609) | ¥613 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 409 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 32% cheaper than in Japan
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