Cost of living in Kosovo compared to Zimbabwe
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Kosovo is 36% cheaper than in Zimbabwe | ||||
Kosovo | Zimbabwe | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.33 ($5.81) | $11 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.00 ($4.36) | $9 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.54 ($3.86) | $3.17 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 ($1.19) | $1.62 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.89 ($3.15) | $4.19 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 ($1.81) | $1.82 | - 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.02 ($1.11) | $4.34 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 ($1.43) | $4.00 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 ($1.44) | $2.14 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.28 ($1.39) | $2.13 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.58 ($0.64) | $1.25 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Kosovo is 53% cheaper than in Zimbabwe | ||||
Kosovo | Zimbabwe | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €500 ($545) | $1,913 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €300 ($327) | $1,080 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €94 ($103) | $154 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €758 ($826) | $886 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €401 ($437) | $739 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 ($44) | $126 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 ($18) | $100 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | €328 ($357) | $365 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €300 ($327) | $201 | + 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €15 ($17) | $10 | + 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Kosovo is 22% cheaper than in Zimbabwe | ||||
Kosovo | Zimbabwe | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €55 ($60) | $54 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €19 ($21) | $32 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €40 ($44) | $82 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €50 ($54) | $67 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Kosovo is 42% cheaper than in Zimbabwe | ||||
Kosovo | Zimbabwe | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,000 ($22,887) | $20,000 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 ($1.56) | $1.64 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €13 ($14) | $52 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Kosovo is 17% cheaper than in Zimbabwe | ||||
Kosovo | Zimbabwe | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 ($3.27) | $5.00 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.00 ($4.36) | $5.43 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €20 ($22) | $40 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.77 ($3.02) | $7 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.05 ($3.33) | $2.97 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 ($3.14) | $4.14 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.44 ($3.75) | $2.49 | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 ($2.54) | $2.07 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 ($9) | $22 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Kosovo is 38% cheaper than in Zimbabwe | ||||
Kosovo | Zimbabwe | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($38) | $48 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €10 ($11) | $18 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $40 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €28 ($30) | $71 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €4.05 ($4.41) | $7 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.89 ($0.97) | $5.00 | - 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.72 ($1.88) | $3.52 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €779 ($849) | $600 | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.03 ($0.03) | $0.25 | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €22 ($24) | $37 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €3.02 ($3.29) | $3.00 | + 10% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 184 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Kosovo is 43% cheaper than in Zimbabwe
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