Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (руб 528) | руб 401 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (руб 313) | руб 285 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (руб 222) | руб 142 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (руб 94) | руб 65 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (руб 131) | руб 88 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (руб 83) | руб 128 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (руб 373) | руб 342 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (руб 56) | руб 109 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.50 (руб 45) | руб 35 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (руб 88) | руб 66 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (руб 578) | руб 577 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (руб 111) | руб 109 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (руб 47) | руб 29 | + 65% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €441 (руб 39,490) | руб 69,035 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (руб 31,887) | руб 37,974 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (руб 4,947) | руб 6,392 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (руб 23,985) | руб 31,618 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (руб 16,540) | руб 22,018 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (руб 7,796) | руб 4,038 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (руб 1,051) | руб 448 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (руб 32,845) | руб 24,813 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (руб 6,700) | руб 6,723 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (руб 418) | руб 416 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (руб 280) | руб 926 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (руб 3,822) | руб 4,661 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (руб 3,499) | руб 2,580 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €61 (руб 5,489) | руб 5,654 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €54 (руб 4,809) | руб 6,714 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (руб 1,728,374) | руб 1,237,120 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.00 (руб 89) | руб 47 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (руб 1,515) | руб 1,548 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 476 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (руб 179) | руб 504 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (руб 1,343) | руб 1,289 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (руб 301) | руб 311 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (руб 344) | руб 183 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (руб 224) | руб 206 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (руб 74) | руб 77 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (руб 212) | руб 97 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (руб 332) | руб 580 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (руб 1,013) | руб 1,480 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (руб 567) | руб 574 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (руб 2,961) | руб 3,401 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (руб 416) | руб 387 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (руб 119) | руб 168 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (руб 159) | руб 221 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (руб 27,964) | руб 38,001 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (руб 6) | руб 7 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (руб 1,336) | руб 3,491 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.66 (руб 239) | руб 160 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,723 prices entered by 713 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is about the same as in Russia
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