Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (¥1,108) | ¥998 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.00 (¥633) | ¥723 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (¥570) | ¥544 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (¥174) | ¥204 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.50 (¥237) | ¥323 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 (¥237) | ¥616 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥949) | ¥934 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (¥206) | ¥850 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (¥190) | ¥535 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (¥316) | ¥288 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (¥2,374) | ¥1,240 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (¥197) | ¥240 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (¥111) | ¥202 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (¥63,297) | ¥279,056 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (¥56,349) | ¥163,427 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥15,824) | ¥23,363 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €200 (¥31,648) | ¥150,519 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €150 (¥23,736) | ¥81,210 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (¥6,330) | ¥36,753 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (¥4,747) | ¥4,386 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (¥47,472) | ¥49,710 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €300 (¥47,472) | ¥17,687 | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €30 (¥4,747) | ¥1,118 | + 325% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,483 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥15,824) | ¥6,145 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (¥4,747) | ¥5,263 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (¥11,868) | ¥9,604 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (¥12,659) | ¥13,529 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (¥3,054,263) | ¥2,697,750 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (¥210) | ¥169 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €10 (¥1,582) | ¥10,153 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,154 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (¥3,165) | ¥5,499 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (¥633) | ¥1,340 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (¥593) | ¥842 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (¥633) | ¥750 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (¥633) | ¥225 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (¥475) | ¥233 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (¥2,374) | ¥3,812 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (¥6,330) | ¥4,064 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (¥1,582) | ¥3,590 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (¥3,956) | ¥6,047 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (¥949) | ¥896 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.00 (¥158) | ¥487 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (¥316) | ¥585 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (¥79,121) | ¥98,506 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (¥4,747) | ¥9,275 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.22 (¥509) | ¥587 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 814 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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