Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (руб 500) | руб 478 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (руб 296) | руб 383 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (руб 210) | руб 201 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (руб 89) | руб 85 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (руб 124) | руб 118 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (руб 79) | руб 190 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (руб 353) | руб 431 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (руб 53) | руб 114 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (руб 40) | руб 51 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (руб 83) | руб 80 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (руб 547) | руб 726 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (руб 105) | руб 148 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (руб 45) | руб 44 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 45% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (руб 33,911) | руб 88,260 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (руб 30,189) | руб 53,559 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (руб 4,684) | руб 9,374 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (руб 22,707) | руб 45,680 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (руб 15,659) | руб 28,184 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (руб 7,381) | руб 6,168 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (руб 995) | руб 495 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (руб 31,095) | руб 25,427 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (руб 6,343) | руб 10,146 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (руб 396) | руб 626 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (руб 265) | руб 1,017 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (руб 3,619) | руб 5,476 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (руб 2,967) | руб 3,659 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (руб 6,358) | руб 7,865 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (руб 6,782) | руб 8,501 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (руб 1,636,324) | руб 2,157,330 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (руб 112) | руб 51 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (руб 1,434) | руб 2,232 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (руб 424) | руб 511 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (руб 170) | руб 686 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (руб 1,272) | руб 1,858 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (руб 285) | руб 385 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (руб 326) | руб 259 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (руб 212) | руб 285 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (руб 70) | руб 111 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (руб 201) | руб 156 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (руб 314) | руб 823 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Kosovo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (руб 959) | руб 1,781 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (руб 537) | руб 700 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,058 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (руб 2,803) | руб 3,872 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (руб 394) | руб 469 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (руб 112) | руб 218 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (руб 150) | руб 272 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (руб 26,474) | руб 70,646 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (руб 5.93) | руб 2.99 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (руб 1,265) | руб 4,350 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.11 (руб 349) | руб 206 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 26% cheaper than in Russia
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