Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.53 (₨796) | ₨583 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €2.50 (₨438) | ₨649 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.73 (₨479) | ₨256 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (₨159) | ₨109 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 (₨289) | ₨121 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.72 (₨127) | ₨98 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (₨775) | ₨536 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.90 (₨158) | ₨178 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (₨98) | ₨45 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (₨181) | ₨344 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.73 (₨1,007) | ₨1,632 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.33 (₨233) | ₨127 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.44 (₨77) | ₨56 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €450 (₨79,071) | ₨58,293 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €335 (₨58,789) | ₨35,398 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (₨15,062) | ₨9,565 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €279 (₨48,973) | ₨53,417 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €182 (₨31,981) | ₨31,286 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 (₨9,886) | ₨7,857 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (₨1,754) | ₨2,550 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €279 (₨48,939) | ₨40,341 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (₨14,133) | ₨12,473 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.04 (₨886) | ₨615 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.82 (₨671) | ₨649 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €28 (₨4,854) | ₨2,386 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (₨4,132) | ₨3,745 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €62 (₨10,834) | ₨6,430 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (₨11,497) | ₨5,127 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,593 (₨2,036,769) | ₨2,319,940 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (₨201) | ₨114 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (₨3,031) | ₨2,310 | + 31% | |
| 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) | €6.00 (₨1,054) | ₨243 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.81 (₨669) | ₨421 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨2,635) | ₨1,378 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (₨590) | ₨500 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (₨446) | ₨332 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 (₨398) | ₨323 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.90 (₨159) | ₨205 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (₨287) | ₨148 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.25 (₨747) | ₨441 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (₨2,739) | ₨1,542 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (₨1,268) | ₨1,247 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,289 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (₨6,085) | ₨3,630 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.10 (₨721) | ₨792 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.06 (₨186) | ₨365 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.69 (₨296) | ₨465 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €316 (₨55,567) | ₨46,753 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (₨10) | ₨4.30 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €13 (₨2,347) | ₨4,020 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.36 (₨414) | ₨215 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,344 prices entered by 479 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan
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