Cost of living in Lamia is 23% higher than in Korce (without rent).
Rent in Lamia is very similar to Korce.
Cost of living including rent in Lamia is 13% higher than in Korce.
Food in Lamia is 40% more expensive than in Korce.
Transport in Lamia is 3% cheaper than in Korce.
| Lamia | Korce | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lamia | Korce | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.6 $ | 5.42 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 53.3 $ | 28 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.37 $ | 6.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.02 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.1 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.39 $ | 1.86 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.12 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.51 $ | 2.57 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.45 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.17 $ | 6.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.15 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.92 $ | 7.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.98 $ | 3.37 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.34 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.2 $ | 44.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.09 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.1 $ | 15.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40.9 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.92 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.1 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.02 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ | 2.68 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
119 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
186 $ | 60.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.9 $ | 13.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 203 $ | 275 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 393 $ | 257 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 253 $ | 410 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 506 $ | 327 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,213 $ | 1,081 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,661 $ | 810 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,140 $ | 525 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.46 % | 5.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.1 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.8 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Haircut | 9.82 $ | 4.51 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67.2 $ | 94.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.6 $ | 71.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 277 $ | 170 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,624 $ | 1,140 $ |