- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 10% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.91 (21 zł) | 27 zł | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.44 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (4.15 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.62 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.05 (4.50 zł) | 7 zł | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.51 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.06 (4.55 zł) | 3.46 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.77 (3.31 zł) | 2.07 zł | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.69 (2.98 zł) | 3.16 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (30 zł) | 30 zł | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.27 (5.43 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.36 (1.54 zł) | 2.70 zł | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 12% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €516 (2,215 zł) | 3,907 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €320 (1,371 zł) | 2,858 zł | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (850 zł) | 452 zł | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €317 (1,358 zł) | 2,355 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €303 (1,301 zł) | 1,778 zł | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (536 zł) | 301 zł | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €11 (47 zł) | 37 zł | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (1,578 zł) | 1,834 zł | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (570 zł) | 416 zł | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.60 (20 zł) | 26 zł | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €39 (169 zł) | 25 zł | + 563% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 6% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €52 (222 zł) | 283 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (177 zł) | 152 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (300 zł) | 298 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (390 zł) | 333 zł | + 17% | |
| 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 (49,334 zł) | 79,937 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.03 (4.43 zł) | 4.98 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €14 (61 zł) | 104 zł | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (36 zł) | 30 zł | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (64 zł) | 129 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.08 (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (5.72 zł) | 4.76 zł | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (5.79 zł) | 8 zł | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.00 (17 zł) | 38 zł | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 28% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €6.00 (26 zł) | 66 zł | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €9 (37 zł) | 54 zł | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 222 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (129 zł) | 125 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (34 zł) | 21 zł | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (6 zł) | 11 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.76 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €249 (1,067 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.37 zł) | 0.50 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €21 (92 zł) | 128 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.57 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 31% | |
| 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 5,290 prices entered by 655 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 11% cheaper than in Poland
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