Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (¥776) | ¥981 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (¥460) | ¥700 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (¥326) | ¥414 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (¥138) | ¥205 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (¥193) | ¥251 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (¥123) | ¥655 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (¥549) | ¥964 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (¥82) | ¥741 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.50 (¥66) | ¥391 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (¥130) | ¥300 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (¥850) | ¥1,420 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (¥164) | ¥178 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (¥69) | ¥217 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €441 (¥58,072) | ¥299,320 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (¥46,892) | ¥164,446 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (¥7,275) | ¥21,056 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (¥35,271) | ¥150,152 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (¥24,323) | ¥78,123 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (¥11,465) | ¥11,902 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (¥1,546) | ¥4,118 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (¥48,299) | ¥70,060 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (¥9,853) | ¥12,705 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (¥614) | ¥794 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (¥412) | ¥2,406 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (¥5,621) | ¥7,319 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (¥5,146) | ¥4,417 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (¥8,072) | ¥8,375 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 (¥7,072) | ¥13,139 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (¥2,541,659) | ¥2,627,120 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (¥131) | ¥135 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (¥2,228) | ¥10,272 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,148 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (¥263) | ¥1,229 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (¥1,975) | ¥5,176 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (¥442) | ¥803 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (¥506) | ¥611 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (¥330) | ¥528 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (¥109) | ¥152 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (¥312) | ¥258 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (¥488) | ¥3,156 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (¥1,489) | ¥3,672 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (¥833) | ¥3,638 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (¥4,355) | ¥6,066 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (¥612) | ¥1,131 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (¥175) | ¥435 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (¥234) | ¥548 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (¥41,122) | ¥55,862 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (¥9) | ¥53 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (¥1,965) | ¥9,625 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.66 (¥351) | ¥530 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,086 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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