Cost of living in Kosovo compared to South Africa
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Kosovo is 9% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.33 (R 110) | R 147 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.00 (R 82) | R 83 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 (R 73) | R 50 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (R 23) | R 20 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.89 (R 60) | R 43 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 (R 34) | R 27 | + 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R 147) | R 83 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.02 (R 21) | R 28 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 (R 27) | R 24 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (R 27) | R 22 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R 202) | R 98 | + 107% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.28 (R 26) | R 24 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.58 (R 12) | R 17 | - 27% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Kosovo is about the same as in South Africa | ||||
Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €500 (R 10,298) | R 17,979 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €300 (R 6,179) | R 12,359 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 (R 1,937) | R 2,014 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €758 (R 15,606) | R 10,176 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €401 (R 8,259) | R 6,899 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (R 824) | R 1,089 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (R 342) | R 661 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | €328 (R 6,753) | R 5,454 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €300 (R 6,179) | R 1,657 | + 273% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 (R 318) | R 122 | + 160% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R 214) | R 73 | + 192% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Kosovo is 19% cheaper than in South Africa | ||||
Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €55 (R 1,141) | R 848 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €19 (R 400) | R 600 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €40 (R 824) | R 1,596 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €50 (R 1,030) | R 1,363 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Kosovo is 35% cheaper than in South Africa | ||||
Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,000 (R 432,513) | R 415,328 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (R 30) | R 24 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €13 (R 263) | R 839 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Kosovo is 12% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (R 62) | R 55 | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 (R 82) | R 176 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (R 412) | R 599 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.77 (R 57) | R 47 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.05 (R 63) | R 34 | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (R 59) | R 62 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.44 (R 71) | R 37 | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (R 48) | R 25 | + 92% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (R 171) | R 165 | + 4% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Kosovo is 7% more expensive than in South Africa | ||||
Kosovo | South Africa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (R 709) | R 430 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €10 (R 206) | R 218 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R 767 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €28 (R 572) | R 702 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.05 (R 83) | R 76 | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.89 (R 18) | R 36 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.72 (R 35) | R 33 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €779 (R 16,041) | R 10,008 | + 60% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 (R 0.62) | R 1.84 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 (R 446) | R 617 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.02 (R 62) | R 51 | + 22% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,757 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 10% cheaper than in South Africa
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