Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 31% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Kosovo | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (29 lei) | 48 lei | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (17 lei) | 28 lei | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (12 lei) | 15 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (5.13 lei) | 7 lei | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (7 lei) | 14 lei | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (4.57 lei) | 8 lei | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (20 lei) | 18 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (3.05 lei) | 4.66 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (2.31 lei) | 3.51 lei | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (4.83 lei) | 3.92 lei | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (32 lei) | 31 lei | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (2.59 lei) | 4.17 lei | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 33% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Kosovo | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (1,965 lei) | 3,490 lei | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (1,749 lei) | 2,289 lei | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (271 lei) | 510 lei | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (1,316 lei) | 1,968 lei | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (907 lei) | 1,466 lei | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (428 lei) | 361 lei | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (58 lei) | 40 lei | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (1,802 lei) | 1,647 lei | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (368 lei) | 616 lei | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (23 lei) | 52 lei | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (15 lei) | 50 lei | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 11% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Kosovo | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (210 lei) | 315 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (172 lei) | 181 lei | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (368 lei) | 338 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (393 lei) | 428 lei | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 7% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Kosovo | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (94,810 lei) | 99,484 lei | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (6 lei) | 8 lei | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (83 lei) | 85 lei | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 31% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Kosovo | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (25 lei) | 30 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (10 lei) | 30 lei | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (74 lei) | 196 lei | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (16 lei) | 24 lei | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (19 lei) | 16 lei | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (12 lei) | 19 lei | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (4.07 lei) | 9 lei | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (12 lei) | 14 lei | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (18 lei) | 43 lei | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 37% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Kosovo | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (56 lei) | 128 lei | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (31 lei) | 64 lei | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 125 lei | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (162 lei) | 192 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (23 lei) | 30 lei | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (7 lei) | 12 lei | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (1,534 lei) | 3,334 lei | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (0.34 lei) | 0.36 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (73 lei) | 188 lei | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.58 (23 lei) | 22 lei | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.912
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 25% cheaper than in Romania
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