Cost of living in Tirana is 5% higher than in Utena (without rent).
Rent in Tirana is 28% more expensive than in Utena.
Cost of living including rent in Tirana is 14% higher than in Utena.
Food in Tirana is 6% cheaper than in Utena.
Transport in Tirana is 245% more expensive than in Utena.
| Tirana | Utena | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tirana | Utena | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.2 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.9 $ | 67 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.76 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.12 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.04 $ | 3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.61 $ | 2.58 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.03 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.8 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.08 $ | 7.63 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.5 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.93 $ | 5.16 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.7 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.26 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.2 $ | 7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 32.7 $ | 50.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.09 $ | 8.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.26 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.97 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.53 $ | 2.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
73.5 $ | 108 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 168 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.5 $ | 11.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 357 $ | 249 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 618 $ | 449 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 539 $ | 299 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 996 $ | 557 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,991 $ | 1,781 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,555 $ | 1,330 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 738 $ | 1,207 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.93 % | 3.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.6 $ | 33.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.34 $ | 8.86 $ |
| Haircut | 5.63 $ | 12.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 106 $ | 89.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.7 $ | 122 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 255 $ | 482 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,212 $ | 10,126 $ |