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Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Japan
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.59 (¥701) | ¥1,034 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.72 (¥466) | ¥720 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.76 (¥346) | ¥464 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (¥125) | ¥200 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.77 (¥222) | ¥271 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.02 (¥128) | ¥640 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.26 (¥534) | ¥915 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.93 (¥116) | ¥613 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.65 (¥82) | ¥420 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 (¥85) | ¥267 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.93 (¥743) | ¥1,604 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.23 (¥154) | ¥209 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.35 (¥44) | ¥200 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €488 (¥61,151) | ¥256,284 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €310 (¥38,920) | ¥116,029 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €184 (¥23,021) | ¥23,252 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €214 (¥26,814) | ¥120,733 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €150 (¥18,842) | ¥82,119 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €64 (¥8,041) | ¥11,573 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (¥1,483) | ¥4,112 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €318 (¥39,875) | ¥63,696 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (¥10,124) | ¥16,934 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.59 (¥575) | ¥730 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €25 (¥3,182) | ¥1,567 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €39 (¥4,900) | ¥5,970 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €20 (¥2,450) | ¥3,940 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €53 (¥6,600) | ¥8,357 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 (¥6,735) | ¥12,795 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 75% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €5,294 (¥663,705) | ¥2,848,210 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.92 (¥116) | ¥147 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (¥1,792) | ¥12,471 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.82 (¥479) | ¥1,279 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (¥940) | ¥1,179 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (¥1,921) | ¥5,268 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.70 (¥338) | ¥643 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.16 (¥396) | ¥726 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.19 (¥275) | ¥490 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.99 (¥125) | ¥144 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (¥219) | ¥208 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €2.89 (¥363) | ¥2,754 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €13 (¥1,619) | ¥4,233 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (¥897) | ¥3,266 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,578 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €29 (¥3,622) | ¥8,596 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.43 (¥556) | ¥947 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.07 (¥134) | ¥488 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.48 (¥185) | ¥533 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €315 (¥39,511) | ¥56,871 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (¥8) | ¥57 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 (¥2,996) | ¥9,818 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.65 (¥332) | ¥464 | - 28% | |
| 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 1,898 prices entered by 308 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 61% cheaper than in Japan
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