Cost of living in Shkoder is 19% higher than in Ruse (without rent).
Rent in Shkoder is 40% more expensive than in Ruse.
Cost of living including rent in Shkoder is 28% higher than in Ruse.
Food in Shkoder is 6% more expensive than in Ruse.
Transport in Shkoder is 225% more expensive than in Ruse.
| Shkoder | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shkoder | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.62 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.4 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.55 $ | 6.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.51 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.69 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.71 $ | 1.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.79 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.98 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.24 $ | 9.15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.04 $ | 7.17 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.53 $ | 6.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.63 $ | 3.44 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.2 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.13 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 48.7 $ | 6.53 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 11.1 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 22.1 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.11 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.89 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.98 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.8 $ | 55.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.9 $ | 83.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.6 $ | 14.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 296 $ | 189 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 327 $ | 395 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 294 $ | 225 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 336 $ | 553 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,237 $ | 1,359 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 846 $ | 917 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 487 $ | 898 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.02 % | 4.79 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.7 $ | 31.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.83 $ | 5.7 $ |
| Haircut | 3.98 $ | 5.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.2 $ | 71.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.2 $ | 48.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 84.1 $ | 412 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,683 $ | 7,666 $ |