Cost of living in Tirana is 28% lower than in Lyon (without rent).
Rent in Tirana is 37% cheaper than in Lyon.
Cost of living including rent in Tirana is 32% lower than in Lyon.
Food in Tirana is 31% cheaper than in Lyon.
Transport in Tirana is 22% cheaper than in Lyon.
| Tirana | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tirana | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.2 $ | 15.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.9 $ | 58.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.76 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.12 $ | 7.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.04 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.61 $ | 3.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.03 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.02 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.8 $ | 4.4 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.08 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 24.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.93 $ | 12.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.7 $ | 77.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.26 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.2 $ | 19.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.7 $ | 27.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.09 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.26 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.97 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.53 $ | 3.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.5 $ | 121 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 184 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.5 $ | 34.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 357 $ | 566 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 618 $ | 1,129 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 539 $ | 845 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 996 $ | 1,554 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,991 $ | 6,432 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,555 $ | 4,491 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 738 $ | 3,068 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.93 % | 3.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.6 $ | 43.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.34 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Haircut | 5.63 $ | 18.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.7 $ | 98.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 255 $ | 591 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,212 $ | 14,265 $ |