Cost of living in Chalcis is 35% higher than in Durres (without rent).
Rent in Chalcis is 59% more expensive than in Durres.
Cost of living including rent in Chalcis is 46% higher than in Durres.
Food in Chalcis is 32% more expensive than in Durres.
Transport in Chalcis is 8% cheaper than in Durres.
| Chalcis | Durres | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chalcis | Durres | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.1 $ | 8.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.9 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 16.1 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.13 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.39 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.24 $ | 1.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.61 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.25 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.73 $ | 7.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.57 $ | 2 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.73 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.76 $ | 3.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.34 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.1 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.4 $ | 21.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.7 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.22 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.06 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.62 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.75 $ | 3.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
171 $ | 46.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
262 $ | 72.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.4 $ | 17.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 325 $ | 260 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 580 $ | 413 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 451 $ | 374 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 766 $ | 582 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,025 $ | 1,611 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,794 $ | 1,066 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 986 $ | 714 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.34 % | 4.8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.5 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.4 $ | 6.84 $ |
| Haircut | 11.3 $ | 3.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.2 $ | 82.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 105 $ | 45.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 263 $ | 169 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,378 $ | 4,265 $ |