- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.93 (21 zł) | 26 zł | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €2.75 (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (4.12 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.52 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.18 (5.05 zł) | 7 zł | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.18 (5.05 zł) | 3.61 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.83 (3.58 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.67 (2.86 zł) | 3.18 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30 zł) | 30 zł | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.27 (5.46 zł) | 5.12 zł | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.37 (1.58 zł) | 2.62 zł | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 13% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €583 (2,506 zł) | 3,903 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €350 (1,504 zł) | 2,851 zł | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (859 zł) | 472 zł | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €317 (1,360 zł) | 2,371 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €303 (1,303 zł) | 1,750 zł | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (537 zł) | 306 zł | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (49 zł) | 38 zł | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (1,561 zł) | 1,914 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (644 zł) | 429 zł | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.88 (21 zł) | 26 zł | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €39 (169 zł) | 25 zł | + 578% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 24% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €52 (222 zł) | 278 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €49 (209 zł) | 148 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (358 zł) | 294 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (444 zł) | 333 zł | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 31% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,500 (49,401 zł) | 78,621 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.03 (4.44 zł) | 4.90 zł | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (59 zł) | 105 zł | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 18% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.63 (16 zł) | 30 zł | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €13 (56 zł) | 128 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.28 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (5.68 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.61 (16 zł) | 41 zł | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (52 zł) | 68 zł | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (30 zł) | 53 zł | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 215 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (109 zł) | 122 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.42 (23 zł) | 22 zł | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.38 (5.92 zł) | 11 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.07 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €300 (1,289 zł) | 2,058 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.37 zł) | 0.49 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 (105 zł) | 127 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.58 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,798 prices entered by 597 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 9% cheaper than in Poland
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