Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 67% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Kosovo | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (kr 68) | kr 226 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (kr 40) | kr 122 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (kr 29) | kr 68 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (kr 12) | kr 22 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (kr 17) | kr 58 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (kr 11) | kr 42 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (kr 48) | kr 55 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (kr 7) | kr 30 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (kr 5.41) | kr 21 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (kr 11) | kr 33 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (kr 74) | kr 169 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (kr 14) | kr 37 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (kr 6) | kr 29 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 75% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Kosovo | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (kr 4,607) | kr 21,662 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (kr 4,101) | kr 15,755 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (kr 636) | kr 2,348 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (kr 3,085) | kr 12,305 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (kr 2,127) | kr 9,733 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (kr 1,003) | kr 1,015 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (kr 135) | kr 554 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (kr 4,225) | kr 3,457 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (kr 862) | kr 3,478 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (kr 54) | kr 86 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (kr 36) | kr 453 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 20% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Kosovo | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (kr 492) | kr 835 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (kr 403) | kr 463 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (kr 864) | kr 966 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (kr 921) | kr 1,132 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 60% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Kosovo | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (kr 222,310) | kr 407,109 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (kr 15) | kr 22 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (kr 195) | kr 849 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 48% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Kosovo | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (kr 58) | kr 71 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (kr 23) | kr 116 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (kr 173) | kr 646 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (kr 39) | kr 45 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (kr 44) | kr 41 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (kr 29) | kr 38 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (kr 10) | kr 26 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (kr 27) | kr 23 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (kr 43) | kr 455 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 62% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Kosovo | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (kr 130) | kr 890 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (kr 73) | kr 301 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr 1,389 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (kr 381) | kr 980 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (kr 53) | kr 153 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (kr 15) | kr 46 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (kr 20) | kr 96 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (kr 3,597) | kr 5,951 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (kr 0.81) | kr 1.06 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (kr 172) | kr 408 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.58 (kr 53) | kr 139 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 498 prices entered by 93 different people.
Cost of living in Kosovo is 64% cheaper than in Norway
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