Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.53 (¥542) | ¥1,001 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €2.50 (¥299) | ¥722 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.73 (¥326) | ¥446 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (¥109) | ¥214 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 (¥197) | ¥289 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.72 (¥86) | ¥501 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (¥528) | ¥1,246 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.90 (¥107) | ¥640 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (¥67) | ¥381 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (¥124) | ¥260 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.73 (¥686) | ¥1,652 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.33 (¥159) | ¥221 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.44 (¥53) | ¥277 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €450 (¥53,879) | ¥182,340 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €335 (¥40,059) | ¥121,270 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (¥10,263) | ¥15,948 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €279 (¥33,371) | ¥127,445 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €182 (¥21,792) | ¥86,552 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 (¥6,736) | ¥11,000 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (¥1,195) | ¥3,835 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €279 (¥33,347) | ¥39,892 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (¥9,631) | ¥10,465 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.04 (¥604) | ¥749 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.82 (¥457) | ¥2,162 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €28 (¥3,307) | ¥6,528 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (¥2,815) | ¥4,644 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €62 (¥7,382) | ¥7,685 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (¥7,834) | ¥13,013 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,593 (¥1,387,861) | ¥2,936,380 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (¥137) | ¥142 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (¥2,066) | ¥9,348 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (¥718) | ¥1,406 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.81 (¥456) | ¥929 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (¥1,796) | ¥8,740 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (¥402) | ¥554 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (¥304) | ¥669 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 (¥271) | ¥525 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.90 (¥108) | ¥206 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (¥196) | ¥238 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.25 (¥509) | ¥2,654 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (¥1,867) | ¥3,275 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (¥864) | ¥3,323 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (¥4,146) | ¥5,924 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.10 (¥491) | ¥806 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.06 (¥127) | ¥520 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.69 (¥202) | ¥510 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €316 (¥37,864) | ¥47,822 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (¥7) | ¥26 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €13 (¥1,599) | ¥8,220 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.36 (¥282) | ¥491 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,360 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 61% cheaper than in Japan
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