- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.08 (₨691) | ₨499 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €2.66 (₨362) | ₨566 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (₨458) | ₨226 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (₨133) | ₨104 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.57 (₨214) | ₨116 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.03 (₨140) | ₨86 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (₨680) | ₨462 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.05 (₨143) | ₨145 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (₨76) | ₨39 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.74 (₨100) | ₨252 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,088) | ₨1,400 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.27 (₨173) | ₨116 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.47 (₨63) | ₨56 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €465 (₨63,169) | ₨55,103 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €311 (₨42,343) | ₨34,195 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (₨20,678) | ₨8,791 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €287 (₨38,966) | ₨43,999 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €190 (₨25,860) | ₨29,502 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (₨12,917) | ₨6,095 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (₨1,610) | ₨2,759 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €325 (₨44,188) | ₨39,879 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (₨16,599) | ₨10,578 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.71 (₨641) | ₨529 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (₨935) | ₨816 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €39 (₨5,314) | ₨2,774 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (₨4,292) | ₨4,558 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₨11,330) | ₨6,214 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (₨10,111) | ₨5,285 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,000 (₨2,175,426) | ₨1,816,020 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.03 (₨140) | ₨78 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (₨2,078) | ₨2,538 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (₨666) | ₨221 | + 201% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.63 (₨494) | ₨485 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €13 (₨1,770) | ₨2,261 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (₨401) | ₨429 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.28 (₨445) | ₨250 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (₨450) | ₨327 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (₨180) | ₨145 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (₨194) | ₨107 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.61 (₨491) | ₨455 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 42% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (₨1,630) | ₨1,630 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (₨952) | ₨1,112 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,379 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (₨3,461) | ₨3,097 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.42 (₨736) | ₨613 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.38 (₨187) | ₨362 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.07 (₨281) | ₨427 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €227 (₨30,819) | ₨54,617 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨12) | ₨76 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (₨2,696) | ₨3,656 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.48 (₨338) | ₨173 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,912 prices entered by 519 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is about the same as in Pakistan
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