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🇽🇰Cost of Living in Pristina

Kosovo · Population: 210,000 · Cost Index: 27/100

Cost of Living in Pristina

Kosovo · Europe

Pristina is the capital of Kosovo, a youthful and energetic city with the youngest population in Europe and a booming cafe culture. Despite being one of the newest capitals in the world, it offers very affordable living costs and a growing startup scene.

210,000

Population

27

Cost Index

55

Safety Index

42

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $600 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $350.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$300.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$200.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$550.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$350.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $3.94
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$4.00
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$20.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$4.00
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.10
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.45
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.60
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.50
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.30
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20

Transportation

Avg: $3.76
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$15.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.30
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$1.50
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.60
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.40

Utilities

Avg: $27.00
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$55.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$8.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$18.00

Healthcare

Avg: $10.33
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$12.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$15.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$4.00

Entertainment

Avg: $6.88
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$20.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$4.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$1.50
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.00

Clothing

Avg: $37.67
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$38.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$20.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$55.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
EUR
Language
Albanian
Cost Index
27/100
Safety Index
55/100
Quality of Life
42/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.