MigrantoCost of living in Kosovo
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Kosovo
Spending runs from €122 a month in the poorest fifth to €1,140 in the richest
Per person, whole country
€418
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
€122richest 20%
€1,140
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Key facts
The cost of living in Kosovo in numbers
The cheapest of its neighbours
No neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs €681 here against €782 in North Macedonia, the closest on price.
The richest fifth spends 9.4× the poorest
Spending runs from €122 a month in the poorest fifth to €1,140 in the richest, which is #24 of 185 countries by that gap. A single national average hides a lot here.
How living costs in Kosovo compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Kosovo against other countries
No price survey covers this country, so it is not placed on the scale.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), PPP price levels (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Kosovo?
A typical person in Kosovo spends about €418 a month — around €5,020 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Kosovo?
By spending, Kosovo ranks #87 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about €418 a month, the poorest 20% about €122 and the richest 20% about €1,140. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Kosovo in US dollars?
The cost of living in Kosovo is about $484 a month, or roughly $5,808 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Kosovo?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about €122 a month per person, a typical one around €418, and a comfortable life around €679. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Kosovo enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about €418 a month, while the average take-home pay in Kosovo is about €813. For more on incomes, see salaries in Kosovo.
Is Kosovo an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Kosovo is more expensive than 53% of countries worldwide and ranks 39th of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
What currency is used in Kosovo?
Kosovo uses the Euro (EUR). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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