Cost of living in Sillamae is 35% higher than in Shkoder (without rent).
Rent in Sillamae is 10% cheaper than in Shkoder.
Cost of living including rent in Sillamae is 15% higher than in Shkoder.
Food in Sillamae is 47% more expensive than in Shkoder.
Transport in Sillamae is 60% cheaper than in Shkoder.
| Sillamae | Shkoder | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sillamae | Shkoder | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.9 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.7 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.97 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.56 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.09 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.68 $ | 1.71 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.33 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.77 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 8.24 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.08 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.99 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.88 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.1 $ | 3.63 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.22 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.4 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.94 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.5 $ | 48.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.26 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.78 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.93 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.55 $ | 1.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
199 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
302 $ | 94.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
30.6 $ | 15.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 101 $ | 296 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 223 $ | 327 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 120 $ | 294 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 281 $ | 336 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,581 $ | 1,237 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,133 $ | 846 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 898 $ | 487 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.55 % | 5.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 61.4 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.3 $ | 6.83 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 3.98 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.3 $ | 80.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95.4 $ | 38.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 519 $ | 84.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,063 $ | 1,683 $ |