Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (₨1,090) | ₨409 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (₨646) | ₨664 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (₨458) | ₨270 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (₨193) | ₨115 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (₨271) | ₨152 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (₨172) | ₨86 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (₨771) | ₨705 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (₨115) | ₨149 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.50 (₨93) | ₨54 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨182) | ₨259 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨1,193) | ₨1,613 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (₨230) | ₨129 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (₨98) | ₨82 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €441 (₨81,549) | ₨59,133 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (₨65,849) | ₨34,803 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (₨10,216) | ₨10,816 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (₨49,530) | ₨44,394 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (₨34,157) | ₨29,973 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (₨16,100) | ₨9,791 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (₨2,171) | ₨2,396 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (₨67,826) | ₨45,377 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₨13,836) | ₨17,434 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (₨863) | ₨644 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (₨578) | ₨580 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (₨7,894) | ₨2,793 | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (₨7,226) | ₨4,939 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (₨11,335) | ₨8,915 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 (₨9,931) | ₨5,901 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (₨3,569,222) | ₨2,677,660 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (₨185) | ₨106 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (₨3,128) | ₨1,966 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (₨370) | ₨778 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨2,774) | ₨1,865 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (₨621) | ₨577 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (₨710) | ₨370 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (₨463) | ₨526 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (₨153) | ₨185 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (₨438) | ₨156 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (₨685) | ₨515 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 25% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (₨2,091) | ₨2,013 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (₨1,170) | ₨1,512 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (₨6,115) | ₨3,842 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (₨859) | ₨1,548 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (₨245) | ₨492 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (₨328) | ₨457 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (₨57,747) | ₨75,858 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨13) | ₨41 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (₨2,760) | ₨3,814 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.66 (₨493) | ₨282 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,706 prices entered by 430 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan
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