Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Pakistan
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Kosovo is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Kosovo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (₨1,247) | ₨519 | + 140% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (₨739) | ₨742 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (₨524) | ₨215 | + 144% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (₨221) | ₨119 | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.47 (₨310) | ₨168 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (₨197) | ₨102 | + 94% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (₨881) | ₨658 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (₨132) | ₨194 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (₨99) | ₨51 | + 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨208) | ₨220 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨1,364) | ₨2,141 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (₨263) | ₨170 | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (₨112) | ₨77 | + 44% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Kosovo is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Kosovo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €415 (₨87,862) | ₨65,360 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (₨75,310) | ₨44,450 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (₨11,684) | ₨14,918 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (₨56,647) | ₨47,849 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (₨39,064) | ₨35,800 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (₨18,413) | ₨10,123 | + 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (₨2,483) | ₨2,270 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (₨77,572) | ₨53,975 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₨15,825) | ₨18,356 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (₨987) | ₨851 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (₨661) | ₨797 | - 17% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Kosovo is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Kosovo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (₨9,028) | ₨4,868 | + 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (₨8,264) | ₨7,670 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (₨12,964) | ₨17,357 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 (₨11,358) | ₨8,106 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Kosovo is 12% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Kosovo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (₨4,082,047) | ₨5,697,890 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (₨211) | ₨146 | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (₨3,578) | ₨4,073 | - 12% | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Kosovo is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Kosovo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨1,057) | ₨237 | + 346% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (₨423) | ₨572 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨3,172) | ₨1,768 | + 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (₨710) | ₨1,267 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (₨812) | ₨575 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (₨529) | ₨371 | + 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (₨175) | ₨352 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (₨501) | ₨116 | + 331% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (₨783) | ₨681 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Kosovo is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Kosovo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (₨2,392) | ₨2,016 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €6 (₨1,339) | ₨1,908 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (₨6,994) | ₨4,907 | + 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (₨982) | ₨1,025 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (₨280) | ₨469 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (₨375) | ₨513 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (₨66,044) | ₨107,118 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨15) | ₨4.02 | + 268% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (₨3,156) | ₨4,729 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.83 (₨599) | ₨237 | + 153% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 936 prices entered by 328 different people.
Cost of living in Kosovo is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan
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