Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Uganda
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 27% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Kosovo | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.90 (23,623 Shilling) | 22,978 Shilling | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €3.49 (14,001 Shilling) | 27,887 Shilling | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.48 (9,928 Shilling) | 14,423 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (4,187 Shilling) | 1,653 Shilling | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.47 (5,880 Shilling) | 7,859 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €0.93 (3,730 Shilling) | 4,626 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (16,697 Shilling) | 11,302 Shilling | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.62 (2,492 Shilling) | 17,203 Shilling | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.47 (1,883 Shilling) | 5,071 Shilling | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (3,941 Shilling) | 4,692 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (25,852 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 (4,983 Shilling) | 4,561 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (2,113 Shilling) | 2,254 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 52% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Kosovo | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €415 (1,664,684 Shilling) | 5,901,380 Shilling | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 (1,426,878 Shilling) | 1,773,300 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €55 (221,367 Shilling) | 210,249 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €268 (1,073,269 Shilling) | 2,500,000 Shilling | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €185 (740,136 Shilling) | 940,997 Shilling | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (348,872 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €12 (47,046 Shilling) | 154,498 Shilling | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €367 (1,469,721 Shilling) | 1,296,120 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €75 (299,821 Shilling) | 539,404 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.67 (18,696 Shilling) | 26,788 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €3.13 (12,522 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 131% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
| Kosovo | Uganda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €43 (171,047 Shilling) | 43,813 Shilling | + 290% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (140,246 Shilling) | 61,060 Shilling | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (300,528 Shilling) | 190,070 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (320,563 Shilling) | 149,740 Shilling | + 114% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 27% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Kosovo | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 (77,341,028 Shilling) | 37,457,000 Shilling | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (5,289 Shilling) | 5,312 Shilling | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (67,788 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 5% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Kosovo | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (20,035 Shilling) | 8,500 Shilling | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (8,014 Shilling) | 8,788 Shilling | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (60,106 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.36 (13,453 Shilling) | 40,364 Shilling | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (15,392 Shilling) | 12,096 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (10,027 Shilling) | 14,283 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (3,324 Shilling) | 5,125 Shilling | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (9,498 Shilling) | 7,128 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.70 (14,835 Shilling) | 52,183 Shilling | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 47% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
| Kosovo | Uganda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €11 (45,319 Shilling) | 66,060 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €6 (25,362 Shilling) | 60,641 Shilling | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 100,000 Shilling | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €33 (132,508 Shilling) | 139,592 Shilling | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.64 (18,612 Shilling) | 33,940 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.33 (5,312 Shilling) | 23,041 Shilling | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.77 (7,105 Shilling) | 4,601 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €312 (1,251,318 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (280 Shilling) | 191 Shilling | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €15 (59,798 Shilling) | 244,643 Shilling | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.18 (12,753 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 29 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2023.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 32% cheaper than in Uganda
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