- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.93 (₨752) | ₨548 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €2.75 (₨419) | ₨602 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (₨484) | ₨215 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (₨146) | ₨108 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.52 (₨231) | ₨121 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.18 (₨179) | ₨86 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨610) | ₨441 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.18 (₨179) | ₨153 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 (₨127) | ₨40 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.67 (₨102) | ₨306 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,049) | ₨2,339 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.27 (₨194) | ₨117 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.37 (₨56) | ₨54 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €583 (₨88,972) | ₨58,212 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €350 (₨53,383) | ₨35,375 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (₨30,505) | ₨7,980 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €317 (₨48,299) | ₨44,996 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €303 (₨46,265) | ₨25,482 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (₨19,065) | ₨6,637 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (₨1,754) | ₨2,573 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (₨55,417) | ₨40,799 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (₨22,878) | ₨10,815 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.88 (₨744) | ₨504 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €39 (₨6,006) | ₨1,166 | + 415% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €52 (₨7,880) | ₨2,597 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €49 (₨7,436) | ₨4,140 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₨12,710) | ₨6,087 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (₨15,761) | ₨5,447 | + 189% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,500 (₨1,754,016) | ₨1,755,370 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.03 (₨157) | ₨87 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (₨2,097) | ₨2,486 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (₨747) | ₨215 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.63 (₨554) | ₨573 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €13 (₨1,986) | ₨2,072 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (₨449) | ₨386 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.28 (₨500) | ₨247 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (₨504) | ₨323 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (₨202) | ₨139 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (₨218) | ₨105 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.61 (₨551) | ₨626 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 27% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (₨1,829) | ₨1,487 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (₨1,068) | ₨1,115 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,581 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (₨3,883) | ₨3,027 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.42 (₨826) | ₨472 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.38 (₨210) | ₨373 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.07 (₨316) | ₨416 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €300 (₨45,757) | ₨55,174 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨13) | ₨51 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 (₨3,737) | ₨4,244 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.58 (₨393) | ₨179 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,625 prices entered by 557 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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