Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (¥799) | ¥1,145 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (¥474) | ¥719 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (¥336) | ¥437 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (¥142) | ¥211 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (¥199) | ¥282 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (¥126) | ¥815 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (¥565) | ¥951 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (¥84) | ¥984 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (¥64) | ¥421 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (¥133) | ¥268 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (¥875) | ¥1,770 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (¥169) | ¥217 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (¥71) | ¥225 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €415 (¥56,321) | ¥194,768 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (¥48,276) | ¥126,641 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (¥7,490) | ¥21,178 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (¥36,312) | ¥142,258 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (¥25,041) | ¥80,836 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (¥11,803) | ¥13,643 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (¥1,592) | ¥3,988 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (¥49,725) | ¥59,521 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (¥10,144) | ¥17,809 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (¥633) | ¥665 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (¥424) | ¥2,700 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (¥5,787) | ¥7,941 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (¥5,298) | ¥4,162 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (¥8,310) | ¥7,471 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 (¥7,281) | ¥15,388 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (¥2,616,685) | ¥2,576,380 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (¥135) | ¥161 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (¥2,293) | ¥16,725 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (¥678) | ¥1,370 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (¥271) | ¥1,955 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (¥2,034) | ¥3,523 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (¥455) | ¥2,205 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (¥521) | ¥648 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (¥339) | ¥409 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (¥112) | ¥143 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (¥321) | ¥184 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (¥502) | ¥3,583 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Kosovo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (¥1,533) | ¥4,280 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (¥858) | ¥3,593 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (¥4,483) | ¥6,242 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (¥630) | ¥1,034 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (¥180) | ¥533 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (¥240) | ¥526 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (¥42,336) | ¥58,872 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (¥9) | ¥41 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (¥2,023) | ¥11,178 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.83 (¥384) | ¥554 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 616 prices entered by 89 different people.
Cost of living in Kosovo is 61% cheaper than in Japan
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