- Cost of Living
- Kosovo
- Vietnam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kosovo is 10% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.08 (136,612 ₫) | 62,944 ₫ | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €2.66 (71,607 ₫) | 93,223 ₫ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (90,604 ₫) | 47,227 ₫ | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (26,196 ₫) | 33,387 ₫ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.57 (42,237 ₫) | 38,511 ₫ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.03 (27,573 ₫) | 22,306 ₫ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (134,360 ₫) | 113,990 ₫ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.05 (28,262 ₫) | 65,031 ₫ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.56 (15,059 ₫) | 26,147 ₫ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.74 (19,831 ₫) | 16,498 ₫ | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (214,975 ₫) | 260,900 ₫ | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.27 (34,262 ₫) | 23,543 ₫ | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.38 (10,211 ₫) | 16,522 ₫ | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Kosovo is 21% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €465 (12,484,806 ₫) | 20,190,100 ₫ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €311 (8,368,698 ₫) | 12,408,900 ₫ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (4,086,710 ₫) | 1,558,460 ₫ | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €287 (7,701,226 ₫) | 11,811,500 ₫ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €190 (5,110,987 ₫) | 6,611,190 ₫ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (2,552,833 ₫) | 888,025 ₫ | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €12 (318,268 ₫) | 231,784 ₫ | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €325 (8,733,377 ₫) | 8,567,570 ₫ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (3,280,552 ₫) | 3,718,060 ₫ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.71 (126,609 ₫) | 177,252 ₫ | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (810,355 ₫) | 87,227 ₫ | + 829% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Kosovo is 16% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €39 (1,050,179 ₫) | 880,363 ₫ | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (848,253 ₫) | 762,203 ₫ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (2,239,327 ₫) | 1,852,420 ₫ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (1,998,310 ₫) | 1,496,840 ₫ | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Kosovo is 23% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,000 (429,950,868 ₫) | 1,084,610,000 ₫ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.03 (27,633 ₫) | 18,207 ₫ | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €15 (410,756 ₫) | 208,442 ₫ | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Kosovo is 11% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (131,672 ₫) | 51,000 ₫ | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.63 (97,557 ₫) | 72,785 ₫ | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €13 (349,894 ₫) | 657,742 ₫ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.95 (79,179 ₫) | 54,891 ₫ | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.28 (88,034 ₫) | 53,428 ₫ | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.31 (88,864 ₫) | 92,476 ₫ | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 (35,531 ₫) | 36,980 ₫ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (38,392 ₫) | 21,737 ₫ | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €3.61 (97,037 ₫) | 99,705 ₫ | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kosovo is 5% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (322,229 ₫) | 439,037 ₫ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €7 (188,104 ₫) | 186,054 ₫ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,000,000 ₫ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 (684,114 ₫) | 518,966 ₫ | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.42 (145,556 ₫) | 130,700 ₫ | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.38 (37,037 ₫) | 45,766 ₫ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.07 (55,592 ₫) | 24,119 ₫ | + 130% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €227 (6,090,980 ₫) | 11,539,900 ₫ | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (2,344 ₫) | 1,694 ₫ | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (532,935 ₫) | 701,194 ₫ | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.48 (66,729 ₫) | 25,117 ₫ | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,090 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kosovo is about the same as in Vietnam
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