How Kosovo compares across key indices
Cost of Living
41 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
82/100
Healthcare
66/100
Quality of Life
154/200
How far your money goes in Kosovo
Cost of Living
41
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
30
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
41
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
43
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Kosovo - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
82/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Kosovo has 21 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $804 in Deçan to $1,014 in Pristina. Gjakovë leads on safety, scoring 85/100. Mitrovicë ranks highest for quality of life at 159/200.
Deçan
$804/mo
Gjakovë
85/100
Mitrovicë
159/200
Pristina
75/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pristina | $1,014 | 79/100 | 158/200 | 75/100 | 54 |
| Prizren | $857 | 84/100 | 158/200 | 67/100 | 47 |
| Mitrovicë | $836 | 85/100 | 159/200 | 65/100 | 45 |
| Gjakovë | $831 | 85/100 | 159/200 | 65/100 | 45 |
| Suva Reka | $820 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 64/100 | 43 |
| Ferizaj | $811 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 63/100 | 43 |
| Glogovac | $811 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 63/100 | 43 |
| Gjilan | $806 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 63/100 | 42 |
| Deçan | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 63/100 | 42 |
| Pejë | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
| Vitina | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
| Istok | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
| Dragash | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
| Podujeva | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
| Shtime | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
| Vushtrri | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
| Orahovac | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
| Llazicë | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
| Leposaviq | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
| ZveÄŤan | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
| Kosovo Polje | $804 | 85/100 | 158/200 | 62/100 | 42 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Kosovo. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Verified records
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Cities covered
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Credential signals
Ages and grades
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International curriculum
Tuition
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Ages and grades
Ages vary by program
International curriculum
Tuition
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Ages and grades
Ages vary by program
International curriculum
Tuition
Contact school
Confirm current fees directly with the school.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare system overview for Kosovo
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Kosovo
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Kosovo, answered with data
Kosovo has a cost of living index of 41 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $836 in Mitrovicë and reach $1,014 in Pristina.
Mitrovicë is the most affordable city in Kosovo in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $836 for a single person including rent. Prizren is the next most affordable at $857/mo.
Kosovo has a safety index of 82/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Mitrovicë scores highest on safety at 85/100.
Mitrovicë ranks highest for quality of life in Kosovo, scoring 159/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $836/mo for a single person.
Kosovo scores 66/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Kosovo's cost of living is roughly 59% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 70% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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