Cost of living in Elbasan is very similar to Oradea (without rent).
Rent in Elbasan is 41% cheaper than in Oradea.
Cost of living including rent in Elbasan is 18% lower than in Oradea.
Food in Elbasan is 16% cheaper than in Oradea.
Transport in Elbasan is 150% more expensive than in Oradea.
| Elbasan | Oradea | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Elbasan | Oradea | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.96 $ | 8.91 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30 $ | 56.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.77 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.86 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.63 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.68 $ | 1.96 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.66 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.81 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.03 $ | 9.99 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.39 $ | 6.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 9.46 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.7 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.54 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.63 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.85 $ | 5.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18 $ | 18 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.08 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 43 $ | 7.95 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23 $ | 19 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.15 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.11 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.73 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.37 $ | 2.17 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.4 $ | 84 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.2 $ | 131 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.1 $ | 8.82 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 133 $ | 262 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 216 $ | 441 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 193 $ | 341 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 302 $ | 558 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 737 $ | 1,936 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 673 $ | 1,574 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 482 $ | 728 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.99 % | 7.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.4 $ | 46.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.83 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Haircut | 2.69 $ | 7.19 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 124 $ | 73.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 79.5 $ | 74.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 89.9 $ | 548 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,158 $ | 7,690 $ |