Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 40% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kosovo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (2,928 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (1,736 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (1,231 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (519 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (729 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (462 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (2,070 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (309 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (233 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (489 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (3,205 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (618 ₦) | 621 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (262 ₦) | 638 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 68% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kosovo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (198,687 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (176,877 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (27,441 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (133,044 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (91,748 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (43,247 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (5,832 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (182,188 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (37,166 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (2,318 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (1,552 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kosovo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (21,203 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (17,385 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (37,254 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (39,737 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kosovo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (9,587,277 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (659 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (8,403 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kosovo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (2,484 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 549% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (993 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (7,451 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (1,668 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (1,908 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (1,243 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (412 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (1,177 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (1,839 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Kosovo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (5,618 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (3,144 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (16,426 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (2,307 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (658 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (881 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (155,115 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (35 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (7,413 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.11 (2,043 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 327 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 39% cheaper than in Nigeria
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