Cost of living in Paralimni is 31% higher than in Shkoder (without rent).
Rent in Paralimni is 41% more expensive than in Shkoder.
Cost of living including rent in Paralimni is 35% higher than in Shkoder.
Food in Paralimni is 31% more expensive than in Shkoder.
Transport in Paralimni is 25% cheaper than in Shkoder.
| Paralimni | Shkoder | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Paralimni | Shkoder | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.8 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.7 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.08 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.33 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.58 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.09 $ | 1.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.64 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.67 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.3 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.1 $ | 8.24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.45 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.31 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.82 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.46 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.4 $ | 3.63 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.24 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.1 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 25.6 $ | 48.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.5 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.4 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.17 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.57 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.45 $ | 1.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
100 $ | 94.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.9 $ | 15.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 398 $ | 296 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 895 $ | 327 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 504 $ | 294 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,056 $ | 336 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,510 $ | 1,237 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,331 $ | 846 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,331 $ | 487 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.73 % | 5.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 56.2 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.3 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Haircut | 10.5 $ | 3.98 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 123 $ | 80.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 102 $ | 38.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 411 $ | 84.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,603 $ | 1,683 $ |