Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €4.53 (руб 353) | руб 401 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €2.50 (руб 195) | руб 264 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.73 (руб 213) | руб 147 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (руб 71) | руб 67 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.65 (руб 128) | руб 88 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.72 (руб 56) | руб 147 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (руб 344) | руб 324 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.90 (руб 70) | руб 98 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (руб 44) | руб 34 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (руб 81) | руб 64 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.73 (руб 447) | руб 591 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.33 (руб 103) | руб 103 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.44 (руб 34) | руб 32 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €450 (руб 35,079) | руб 72,205 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €335 (руб 26,082) | руб 39,420 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (руб 6,682) | руб 6,213 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €279 (руб 21,727) | руб 40,880 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €182 (руб 14,188) | руб 24,350 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 (руб 4,386) | руб 4,312 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €10 (руб 778) | руб 414 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €279 (руб 21,712) | руб 26,592 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (руб 6,270) | руб 6,084 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.04 (руб 393) | руб 462 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.82 (руб 298) | руб 594 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €28 (руб 2,153) | руб 5,569 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (руб 1,833) | руб 2,484 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €62 (руб 4,806) | руб 5,814 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €65 (руб 5,100) | руб 6,665 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €11,593 (руб 903,603) | руб 1,358,270 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.14 (руб 89) | руб 46 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (руб 1,345) | руб 1,848 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (руб 468) | руб 449 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.81 (руб 297) | руб 578 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (руб 1,169) | руб 1,374 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (руб 262) | руб 313 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.54 (руб 198) | руб 167 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 (руб 176) | руб 227 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.90 (руб 70) | руб 82 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (руб 127) | руб 99 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €4.25 (руб 332) | руб 570 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (руб 1,215) | руб 1,511 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (руб 563) | руб 597 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,681 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (руб 2,699) | руб 3,689 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.10 (руб 320) | руб 394 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.06 (руб 83) | руб 200 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.69 (руб 131) | руб 215 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €316 (руб 24,652) | руб 31,375 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (руб 4.43) | руб 2.24 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €13 (руб 1,041) | руб 3,654 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €2.36 (руб 184) | руб 155 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,062 prices entered by 506 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 22% cheaper than in Russia
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