Cost of living in Piestany is 15% lower than in Berat (without rent).
Rent in Piestany is 67% more expensive than in Berat.
Cost of living including rent in Piestany is 16% higher than in Berat.
Food in Piestany is 12% cheaper than in Berat.
Transport in Piestany is 41% cheaper than in Berat.
| Piestany | Berat | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Piestany | Berat | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.87 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.7 $ | 31.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.65 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.13 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.67 $ | 1.6 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.45 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.61 $ | 7.84 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.55 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.7 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.9 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.9 $ | 4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.93 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.3 $ | 13.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.72 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.6 $ | 30.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.1 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.14 $ | 7.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.54 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.49 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.3 $ | 3.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
136 $ | 48.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
209 $ | 74.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.1 $ | 19 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 345 $ | 221 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 873 $ | 339 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 395 $ | 293 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 996 $ | 479 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,171 $ | 1,410 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,727 $ | 996 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,044 $ | 526 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.03 % | 5.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.8 $ | 33.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.72 $ | 9.03 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ | 3.47 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 54.8 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.8 $ | 68.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 327 $ | 169 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,842 $ | 1,698 $ |