Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Philippines
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 27% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Kosovo | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (Php345) | Php265 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (Php205) | Php192 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (Php145) | Php137 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (Php61) | Php94 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (Php86) | Php118 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (Php55) | Php119 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (Php244) | Php324 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (Php36) | Php171 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (Php28) | Php115 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (Php58) | Php69 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Php378) | Php575 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (Php73) | Php100 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (Php31) | Php73 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 40% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Kosovo | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (Php23,420) | Php42,895 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (Php20,849) | Php29,952 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (Php3,235) | Php4,940 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (Php15,682) | Php27,916 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (Php10,815) | Php13,988 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (Php5,098) | Php4,697 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (Php687) | Php1,224 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (Php21,475) | Php17,521 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (Php4,381) | Php4,929 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (Php273) | Php355 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (Php183) | Php865 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 20% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Kosovo | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (Php2,499) | Php2,577 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Php2,049) | Php1,552 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (Php4,391) | Php4,435 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Php4,684) | Php3,280 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 12% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Kosovo | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (Php1,130,096) | Php1,209,220 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (Php77) | Php74 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (Php991) | Php1,383 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 43% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Kosovo | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (Php293) | Php426 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (Php117) | Php1,372 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (Php878) | Php901 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (Php197) | Php205 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (Php225) | Php185 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (Php147) | Php180 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (Php49) | Php108 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (Php139) | Php132 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (Php217) | Php284 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 21% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Kosovo | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (Php662) | Php847 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (Php371) | Php550 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php1,612 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (Php1,936) | Php1,760 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (Php272) | Php307 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (Php78) | Php151 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (Php104) | Php88 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (Php18,284) | Php14,492 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Php4.10) | Php8 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (Php874) | Php2,348 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.18 (Php186) | Php142 | + 31% | |
| 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 890 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 24% cheaper than in Philippines
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