- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.08 (руб 373) | руб 389 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €2.66 (руб 195) | руб 292 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (руб 247) | руб 132 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (руб 71) | руб 64 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.57 (руб 115) | руб 87 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.03 (руб 75) | руб 163 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (руб 367) | руб 312 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.05 (руб 77) | руб 98 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (руб 41) | руб 38 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.74 (руб 54) | руб 64 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 587) | руб 534 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.27 (руб 94) | руб 94 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.47 (руб 34) | руб 35 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €465 (руб 34,072) | руб 77,094 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €311 (руб 22,839) | руб 44,212 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (руб 11,153) | руб 6,572 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €287 (руб 21,017) | руб 40,145 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €190 (руб 13,948) | руб 27,435 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (руб 6,967) | руб 4,848 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (руб 869) | руб 469 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €325 (руб 23,834) | руб 29,499 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (руб 8,953) | руб 5,595 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.71 (руб 346) | руб 413 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (руб 2,212) | руб 580 | + 281% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €39 (руб 2,866) | руб 5,093 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (руб 2,315) | руб 2,872 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (руб 6,111) | руб 5,606 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (руб 5,454) | руб 7,713 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,000 (руб 1,173,372) | руб 1,127,220 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.03 (руб 75) | руб 40 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (руб 1,121) | руб 1,940 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 2% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (руб 359) | руб 301 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.63 (руб 266) | руб 558 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €13 (руб 955) | руб 1,421 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (руб 216) | руб 250 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.28 (руб 240) | руб 169 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (руб 243) | руб 199 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (руб 97) | руб 73 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (руб 105) | руб 104 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.61 (руб 265) | руб 642 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (руб 879) | руб 1,608 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (руб 513) | руб 672 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,512 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (руб 1,867) | руб 3,546 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.42 (руб 397) | руб 410 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.38 (руб 101) | руб 178 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.07 (руб 152) | руб 209 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €227 (руб 16,623) | руб 32,797 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (руб 6) | руб 3.80 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (руб 1,454) | руб 3,084 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.48 (руб 182) | руб 127 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,553 prices entered by 838 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 13% cheaper than in Russia
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