Cost of living in Sarande is 5% lower than in Mosta (without rent).
Rent in Sarande is 53% cheaper than in Mosta.
Cost of living including rent in Sarande is 33% lower than in Mosta.
Food in Sarande is 8% cheaper than in Mosta.
Transport in Sarande is very similar to Mosta.
| Sarande | Mosta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sarande | Mosta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.3 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 51 $ | 61.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.89 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.8 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.89 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.62 $ | 2.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.75 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.95 $ | 4.71 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.16 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.13 $ | 5.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.98 $ | 6.18 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.11 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.2 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 30.7 $ | 29.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23.5 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.73 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.67 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.14 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.11 $ | 2.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60 $ | 69.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
92.5 $ | 107 $ |
| 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 $ | 723 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 802 $ | 1,085 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 469 $ | 820 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 959 $ | 1,292 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,674 $ | 2,641 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,868 $ | 1,933 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 671 $ | 1,790 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.84 % | 3.67 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 87.1 $ | 63.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.07 $ | 8.91 $ |
| Haircut | 3.48 $ | 11.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 97 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.8 $ | 59.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 256 $ | 337 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,174 $ | 11,074 $ |