- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- Philippines
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 2% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.08 (Php312) | Php268 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €2.66 (Php163) | Php162 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (Php207) | Php98 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (Php60) | Php80 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.57 (Php96) | Php88 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.03 (Php63) | Php66 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (Php307) | Php151 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.05 (Php65) | Php122 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (Php34) | Php84 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.74 (Php45) | Php52 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Php491) | Php481 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.27 (Php78) | Php69 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.47 (Php29) | Php52 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 18% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €465 (Php28,504) | Php45,572 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €311 (Php19,107) | Php23,331 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (Php9,330) | Php4,134 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €287 (Php17,583) | Php26,773 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €190 (Php11,669) | Php13,820 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (Php5,828) | Php3,233 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (Php727) | Php1,834 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €325 (Php19,939) | Php28,887 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (Php7,490) | Php4,167 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.71 (Php289) | Php291 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (Php422) | Php252 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 26% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €39 (Php2,398) | Php2,107 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (Php1,937) | Php1,549 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Php5,113) | Php3,947 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (Php4,562) | Php3,218 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 19% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,000 (Php981,617) | Php1,251,440 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.03 (Php63) | Php47 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (Php938) | Php1,578 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 21% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (Php301) | Php127 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.63 (Php223) | Php487 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €13 (Php799) | Php901 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (Php181) | Php350 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.28 (Php201) | Php93 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (Php203) | Php134 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (Php81) | Php65 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (Php88) | Php78 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.61 (Php222) | Php229 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 18% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (Php736) | Php771 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (Php429) | Php489 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php1,261 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (Php1,562) | Php1,575 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.42 (Php332) | Php235 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.38 (Php85) | Php157 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.07 (Php127) | Php71 | + 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €227 (Php13,906) | Php27,444 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Php5.35) | Php8 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (Php1,217) | Php1,958 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.48 (Php152) | Php79 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,207 prices entered by 471 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 11% cheaper than in Philippines
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