Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kosovo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (20,991 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €6.00 (10,683 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.12 (7,344 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (2,077 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (5,306 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 (2,993 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (9,799 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (2,962 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (1,641 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (1,999 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (11,994 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (3,203 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (1,424 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kosovo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €709 (1,262,775 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €435 (774,031 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €73 (130,417 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €496 (883,984 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €247 (438,879 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €43 (76,594 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (22,129 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €285 (506,849 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (249,262 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (10,281 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 369% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.00 (8,902 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Clothes | + 483% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 483% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kosovo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (163,801 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 862% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (89,022 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 468% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (160,240 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (178,044 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kosovo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,492 (36,484,102 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 630% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (2,412 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €12 (21,818 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kosovo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (5,341 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.90 (8,727 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 394% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (35,609 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.50 (4,451 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.00 (8,902 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 409% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.20 (7,478 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (3,205 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (3,160 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €6.00 (10,683 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kosovo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (61,440 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (30,268 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (45,386 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (134,408 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (11,660 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (3,561 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.23 (3,962 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €400 (712,177 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (53 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (50,787 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.84 (6,832 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 360 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria
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