Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 24% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Kosovo | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (28 zł) | 34 zł | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (16 zł) | 27 zł | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (4.92 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (4.39 zł) | 11 zł | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (20 zł) | 18 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (2.93 zł) | 3.82 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (2.21 zł) | 3.32 zł | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (4.63 zł) | 4.08 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (30 zł) | 29 zł | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (5.86 zł) | 8 zł | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (2.48 zł) | 3.79 zł | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 55% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Kosovo | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €415 (1,957 zł) | 5,837 zł | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (1,678 zł) | 4,354 zł | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (260 zł) | 944 zł | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (1,262 zł) | 3,214 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (870 zł) | 2,442 zł | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (410 zł) | 490 zł | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (55 zł) | 55 zł | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (1,728 zł) | 1,557 zł | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (353 zł) | 435 zł | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (22 zł) | 45 zł | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (15 zł) | 29 zł | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Kosovo | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (201 zł) | 338 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (165 zł) | 141 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (353 zł) | 339 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (377 zł) | 388 zł | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 18% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Kosovo | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (90,930 zł) | 103,735 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (80 zł) | 115 zł | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 25% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Kosovo | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (9 zł) | 48 zł | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (71 zł) | 169 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (16 zł) | 19 zł | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (3.91 zł) | 5.90 zł | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (17 zł) | 51 zł | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 30% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Kosovo | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (53 zł) | 84 zł | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (30 zł) | 58 zł | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 183 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (156 zł) | 176 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (22 zł) | 23 zł | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (6 zł) | 13 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (1,471 zł) | 2,602 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.33 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (70 zł) | 139 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.18 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 32% cheaper than in Poland
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