- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 2% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.08 (₨711) | ₨516 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €2.66 (₨373) | ₨601 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (₨472) | ₨219 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (₨136) | ₨105 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.57 (₨220) | ₨119 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.03 (₨144) | ₨83 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (₨700) | ₨474 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.05 (₨147) | ₨157 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (₨78) | ₨40 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.74 (₨103) | ₨306 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,119) | ₨2,412 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.27 (₨178) | ₨117 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.38 (₨53) | ₨55 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €465 (₨65,002) | ₨57,565 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €311 (₨43,572) | ₨34,501 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (₨21,277) | ₨8,108 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €287 (₨40,096) | ₨43,451 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €190 (₨26,610) | ₨27,632 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (₨13,291) | ₨6,732 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (₨1,657) | ₨2,605 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €325 (₨45,470) | ₨40,471 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (₨17,080) | ₨11,188 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.71 (₨659) | ₨524 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (₨4,219) | ₨1,031 | + 309% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €39 (₨5,468) | ₨2,647 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (₨4,416) | ₨4,470 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₨11,659) | ₨6,387 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (₨10,404) | ₨5,561 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,000 (₨2,238,541) | ₨1,799,480 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.03 (₨144) | ₨83 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (₨2,139) | ₨2,629 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (₨686) | ₨217 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.63 (₨508) | ₨550 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €13 (₨1,822) | ₨2,122 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (₨412) | ₨393 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.28 (₨458) | ₨244 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (₨463) | ₨332 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (₨185) | ₨140 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (₨200) | ₨104 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.61 (₨505) | ₨547 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 26% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (₨1,678) | ₨1,539 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (₨979) | ₨1,156 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,937 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (₨3,562) | ₨3,089 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.42 (₨758) | ₨519 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.38 (₨193) | ₨361 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.07 (₨289) | ₨388 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €227 (₨31,713) | ₨55,747 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨12) | ₨31 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (₨2,775) | ₨3,919 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.48 (₨347) | ₨173 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,597 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan
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