Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 45% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Kosovo | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 | €18 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.00 | €11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 | €5.41 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 | €1.32 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.50 | €4.69 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 | €3.11 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 | €2.32 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 | €1.61 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 | €1.53 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 | €7 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 | €3.23 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 | €1.52 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 65% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Kosovo | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 | €2,030 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 | €1,714 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 | €258 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €200 | €1,451 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €150 | €1,171 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 | €153 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €39 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 | €323 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €300 | €152 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €30 | €13 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Kosovo | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 | €77 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €33 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 | €89 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 | €115 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 67% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Kosovo | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 | €27,526 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 | €1.90 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €10 | €92 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 16% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Kosovo | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.59 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 | €46 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 | €4.68 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 | €5.07 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 | €5.20 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 | €2.21 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 | €3.04 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €24 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 36% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Kosovo | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €50 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 | €24 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €107 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 | €73 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 | €14 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.00 | €3.49 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 | €5.40 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 | €583 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.08 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 | €39 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.22 | €8 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 979 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Cost of living in Kosovo is 55% cheaper than in Netherlands
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