Cost of living in Tirana is 7% lower than in Tenerife (without rent).
Rent in Tirana is 54% cheaper than in Tenerife.
Cost of living including rent in Tirana is 36% lower than in Tenerife.
Food in Tirana is very similar to Tenerife.
Transport in Tirana is 16% cheaper than in Tenerife.
| Tirana | Tenerife | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tirana | Tenerife | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.2 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.9 $ | 48 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.76 $ | 9.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.12 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.04 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.61 $ | 1.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.03 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.8 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.08 $ | 8.04 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.93 $ | 4.67 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.7 $ | 39.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.26 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.2 $ | 19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.7 $ | 72.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.09 $ | 8.98 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.26 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.97 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.53 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.5 $ | 55.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 85.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.5 $ | 30.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 357 $ | 946 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 618 $ | 1,406 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 539 $ | 1,109 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 996 $ | 1,649 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,991 $ | 2,914 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,555 $ | 2,073 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 738 $ | 1,400 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.93 % | 3.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.6 $ | 48.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.34 $ | 6.76 $ |
| Haircut | 5.63 $ | 11.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 87.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.7 $ | 80.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 255 $ | 467 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,212 $ | 6,379 $ |