Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Taiwan
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 49% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Kosovo | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (194 NT$) | 192 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (115 NT$) | 142 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (82 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (34 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (48 NT$) | 121 NT$ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (31 NT$) | 115 NT$ | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (137 NT$) | 244 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (20 NT$) | 136 NT$ | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (15 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (32 NT$) | 49 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (212 NT$) | 454 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (41 NT$) | 53 NT$ | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (17 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 55% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Kosovo | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (13,175 NT$) | 44,530 NT$ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (11,729 NT$) | 29,734 NT$ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (1,820 NT$) | 1,421 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (8,822 NT$) | 20,075 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (6,084 NT$) | 13,077 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (2,868 NT$) | 639 NT$ | + 349% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (387 NT$) | 768 NT$ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (12,081 NT$) | 14,757 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (2,465 NT$) | 1,650 NT$ | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (154 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (103 NT$) | 572 NT$ | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 8% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Kosovo | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (1,406 NT$) | 2,350 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (1,153 NT$) | 972 NT$ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (2,470 NT$) | 2,705 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (2,635 NT$) | 3,514 NT$ | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 33% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Kosovo | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (635,736 NT$) | 874,225 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (44 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (557 NT$) | 1,309 NT$ | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 48% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Kosovo | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (165 NT$) | 244 NT$ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (66 NT$) | 244 NT$ | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (494 NT$) | 699 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (111 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (127 NT$) | 177 NT$ | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (82 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (27 NT$) | 63 NT$ | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (78 NT$) | 69 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (122 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 35% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Kosovo | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (373 NT$) | 500 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (208 NT$) | 644 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 6,000 NT$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (1,089 NT$) | 1,243 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (153 NT$) | 402 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (44 NT$) | 104 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (58 NT$) | 74 NT$ | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (10,286 NT$) | 9,403 NT$ | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (2.31 NT$) | 5.05 NT$ | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (492 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.11 (135 NT$) | 129 NT$ | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 317 prices entered by 52 different people.
Cost of living in Kosovo is 42% cheaper than in Taiwan
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