Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kosovo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (₨1,801) | ₨972 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (₨1,067) | ₨1,004 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (₨757) | ₨365 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (₨319) | ₨170 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (₨448) | ₨285 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (₨284) | ₨255 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (₨1,273) | ₨1,139 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (₨190) | ₨290 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (₨144) | ₨117 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (₨300) | ₨549 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨1,971) | ₨2,784 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (₨380) | ₨289 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (₨161) | ₨191 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kosovo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (₨122,177) | ₨115,670 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (₨108,766) | ₨70,950 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (₨16,874) | ₨25,995 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (₨81,811) | ₨59,502 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (₨56,418) | ₨50,821 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (₨26,593) | ₨20,152 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (₨3,586) | ₨2,097 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (₨112,031) | ₨71,636 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₨22,854) | ₨23,262 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (₨1,425) | ₨1,718 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (₨955) | ₨1,977 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kosovo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (₨13,038) | ₨3,426 | + 281% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₨10,690) | ₨6,254 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (₨22,908) | ₨13,199 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (₨24,435) | ₨8,569 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kosovo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (₨5,895,417) | ₨4,456,060 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (₨405) | ₨270 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (₨5,167) | ₨4,626 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kosovo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨1,527) | ₨1,015 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (₨611) | ₨1,391 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (₨4,582) | ₨3,667 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (₨1,025) | ₨521 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (₨1,173) | ₨922 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (₨764) | ₨736 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (₨253) | ₨249 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (₨724) | ₨242 | + 199% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (₨1,131) | ₨860 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Kosovo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (₨3,455) | ₨3,545 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (₨1,933) | ₨2,089 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (₨10,101) | ₨7,109 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (₨1,419) | ₨880 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (₨405) | ₨669 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (₨542) | ₨745 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (₨95,383) | ₨119,622 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (₨21) | ₨3.79 | + 464% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (₨4,558) | ₨3,764 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.11 (₨1,256) | ₨415 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,774 prices entered by 459 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan
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