Cost of living in Lausanne is 120% higher than in Tirana (without rent).
Rent in Lausanne is 223% more expensive than in Tirana.
Cost of living including rent in Lausanne is 166% higher than in Tirana.
Food in Lausanne is 143% more expensive than in Tirana.
Transport in Lausanne is 4% more expensive than in Tirana.
| Lausanne | Tirana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lausanne | Tirana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
27.3 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 126 $ | 47.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 18.3 $ | 8.76 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.3 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.75 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 4.87 $ | 1.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.11 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.71 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.36 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 8.31 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 28.4 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 53.6 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.26 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.42 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.51 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.93 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.19 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.6 $ | 3.93 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.4 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 88.3 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.32 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 37 $ | 28.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 131 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.2 $ | 8.09 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.03 $ | 5.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.4 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.89 $ | 3.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 73.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
284 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
55.9 $ | 19.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,247 $ | 357 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,572 $ | 618 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,666 $ | 539 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,118 $ | 996 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 17,558 $ | 2,991 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 11,958 $ | 1,555 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,694 $ | 738 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.51 % | 5.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 85.2 $ | 44.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 23.8 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Haircut | 43.4 $ | 5.63 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 156 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 123 $ | 63.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,615 $ | 255 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,709 $ | 5,212 $ |