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Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Pakistan
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.17 (₨826) | ₨582 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.77 (₨603) | ₨696 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.74 (₨438) | ₨215 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (₨157) | ₨107 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.63 (₨261) | ₨124 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.06 (₨169) | ₨93 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.24 (₨678) | ₨621 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.88 (₨141) | ₨160 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.62 (₨100) | ₨41 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.75 (₨119) | ₨282 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.69 (₨910) | ₨3,029 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.23 (₨196) | ₨120 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.35 (₨56) | ₨60 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €495 (₨79,142) | ₨56,087 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €302 (₨48,345) | ₨35,662 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €219 (₨35,081) | ₨8,088 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €173 (₨27,689) | ₨45,170 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €127 (₨20,275) | ₨28,565 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €73 (₨11,701) | ₨6,373 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €10 (₨1,641) | ₨2,677 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €323 (₨51,579) | ₨38,364 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (₨12,950) | ₨11,768 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.02 (₨643) | ₨507 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €35 (₨5,629) | ₨1,170 | + 381% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 12% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €36 (₨5,826) | ₨2,502 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €15 (₨2,334) | ₨3,956 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €47 (₨7,553) | ₨6,582 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €43 (₨6,800) | ₨5,545 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 33% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €3,042 (₨486,365) | ₨2,197,280 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.83 (₨132) | ₨94 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €11 (₨1,769) | ₨2,657 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨799) | ₨253 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,359) | ₨800 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €13 (₨2,074) | ₨2,280 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (₨471) | ₨524 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.21 (₨513) | ₨279 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (₨320) | ₨341 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (₨224) | ₨160 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (₨267) | ₨103 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.81 (₨610) | ₨510 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €7 (₨1,122) | ₨1,501 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €9 (₨1,517) | ₨1,147 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨4,052 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (₨4,796) | ₨3,180 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (₨1,238) | ₨1,351 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.27 (₨203) | ₨474 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.71 (₨274) | ₨556 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €305 (₨48,710) | ₨58,419 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨14) | ₨29 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €24 (₨3,903) | ₨3,980 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.63 (₨420) | ₨305 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,310 prices entered by 569 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan
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