Cost of living in Sarande is 25% lower than in Gzira (without rent).
Rent in Sarande is 60% cheaper than in Gzira.
Cost of living including rent in Sarande is 45% lower than in Gzira.
Food in Sarande is 29% cheaper than in Gzira.
Transport in Sarande is very similar to Gzira.
| Sarande | Gzira | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sarande | Gzira | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.3 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 51 $ | 88.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.89 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.8 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.89 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.62 $ | 2.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.75 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.95 $ | 8.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.13 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.98 $ | 6.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.11 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.2 $ | 28.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 30.7 $ | 30.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.5 $ | 18.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.73 $ | 8.13 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.67 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.14 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.11 $ | 2.47 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60 $ | 68.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.5 $ | 104 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.9 $ | 31.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 280 $ | 866 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 802 $ | 1,624 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 469 $ | 1,019 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 959 $ | 1,898 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,674 $ | 5,572 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,868 $ | 4,431 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 671 $ | 2,042 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.84 % | 5.46 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 87.1 $ | 78.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.07 $ | 9.97 $ |
| Haircut | 3.48 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.8 $ | 132 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 256 $ | 691 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,174 $ | 10,588 $ |