Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 30% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Kosovo | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (220 ฿) | 111 ฿ | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (130 ฿) | 215 ฿ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (92 ฿) | 56 ฿ | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (39 ฿) | 60 ฿ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (55 ฿) | 87 ฿ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (35 ฿) | 52 ฿ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (156 ฿) | 294 ฿ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (23 ฿) | 99 ฿ | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (18 ฿) | 54 ฿ | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (37 ฿) | 56 ฿ | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (241 ฿) | 716 ฿ | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (46 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (20 ฿) | 59 ฿ | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 54% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Kosovo | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 (14,929 ฿) | 63,174 ฿ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (13,290 ฿) | 30,968 ฿ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (2,062 ฿) | 2,119 ฿ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (9,997 ฿) | 22,219 ฿ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (6,894 ฿) | 10,371 ฿ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (3,250 ฿) | 1,600 ฿ | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (438 ฿) | 535 ฿ | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (13,689 ฿) | 10,707 ฿ | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (2,793 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (174 ฿) | 206 ฿ | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (117 ฿) | 285 ฿ | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 4% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Kosovo | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (1,593 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (1,306 ฿) | 1,259 ฿ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (2,799 ฿) | 2,982 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (2,986 ฿) | 3,336 ฿ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 30% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Kosovo | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (720,380 ฿) | 1,018,180 ฿ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (50 ฿) | 41 ฿ | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (631 ฿) | 1,292 ฿ | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 5% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Kosovo | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (187 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (75 ฿) | 158 ฿ | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (560 ฿) | 889 ฿ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (125 ฿) | 151 ฿ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (143 ฿) | 106 ฿ | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (93 ฿) | 140 ฿ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (31 ฿) | 60 ฿ | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (88 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (138 ฿) | 221 ฿ | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 36% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Kosovo | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (422 ฿) | 730 ฿ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (236 ฿) | 538 ฿ | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,508 ฿ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (1,234 ฿) | 1,060 ฿ | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (173 ฿) | 275 ฿ | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (49 ฿) | 81 ฿ | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (66 ฿) | 83 ฿ | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (11,655 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (2.61 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (557 ฿) | 1,942 ฿ | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.11 (153 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 657 prices entered by 92 different people.
Cost of living in Kosovo is 35% cheaper than in Thailand
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