Cost of living in Kosovo compared to United States
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.00 ($4.26) | $10 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 ($3.83) | $5.75 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 ($1.17) | $1.08 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.50 ($1.60) | $4.98 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.50 ($1.60) | $4.66 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($6) | $7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 ($1.38) | $4.56 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 ($1.28) | $2.38 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 ($2.13) | $3.47 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 ($16) | $16 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.24 ($1.32) | $2.90 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 ($0.75) | $2.88 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €400 ($426) | $2,774 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €356 ($379) | $2,109 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($106) | $222 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €200 ($213) | $1,945 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €150 ($160) | $1,464 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 ($43) | $149 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($32) | $61 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 ($319) | $292 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €300 ($319) | $141 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €30 ($32) | $14 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 ($106) | $55 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($32) | $48 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 ($80) | $95 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 ($85) | $125 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,301 ($20,549) | $27,555 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 ($1.41) | $1.02 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €10 ($11) | $79 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $24 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 ($21) | $153 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 ($4.26) | $9 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 ($3.99) | $4.89 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 ($4.26) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 ($4.26) | $4.85 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 ($3.19) | $2.19 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 ($16) | $29 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($43) | $57 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 ($11) | $28 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $230 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 ($27) | $94 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.00 ($1.06) | $5.47 | - 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 ($2.13) | $7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 ($532) | $551 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 ($32) | $57 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.22 ($3.42) | $10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,883 prices entered by 2,777 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 58% cheaper than in United States
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