Cost of living in Kosovo compared to United States
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Kosovo is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.33 ($5.78) | $20 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.00 ($4.34) | $11 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 ($3.84) | $5.70 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 ($1.19) | $1.06 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.89 ($3.14) | $4.54 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 ($1.80) | $4.56 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.02 ($1.10) | $4.44 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 ($1.42) | $2.22 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 ($1.44) | $3.02 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $16 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.28 ($1.39) | $2.93 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.58 ($0.63) | $2.79 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Kosovo is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €500 ($542) | $3,010 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €300 ($325) | $2,308 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 ($102) | $223 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €758 ($822) | $2,055 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €401 ($435) | $1,565 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 ($43) | $149 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 ($18) | $64 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | €328 ($356) | $293 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €300 ($325) | $145 | + 124% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 ($17) | $14 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $30 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Kosovo is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €55 ($60) | $57 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €19 ($21) | $52 | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €40 ($43) | $97 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €50 ($54) | $131 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Kosovo is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,000 ($22,776) | $28,449 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 ($1.55) | $0.98 | + 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €13 ($14) | $74 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Kosovo is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 ($3.25) | $10 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 ($4.34) | $21 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 ($22) | $140 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.77 ($3.00) | $9 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.05 ($3.31) | $5.01 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 ($3.13) | $7 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.44 ($3.73) | $4.94 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 ($2.53) | $2.36 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 ($9) | $29 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Kosovo is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Kosovo | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($37) | $57 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €10 ($11) | $30 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $207 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €28 ($30) | $99 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.05 ($4.39) | $15 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.89 ($0.96) | $5.58 | - 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.72 ($1.87) | $7 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €779 ($845) | $507 | + 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 ($0.03) | $0.37 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 ($23) | $66 | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.02 ($3.28) | $10 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,613 prices entered by 2,381 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 60% cheaper than in United States
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