Cost of living in Vlore is 8% higher than in Izmir (without rent).
Rent in Vlore is 6% cheaper than in Izmir.
Cost of living including rent in Vlore is very similar to Izmir.
Food in Vlore is 22% more expensive than in Izmir.
Transport in Vlore is 18% cheaper than in Izmir.
| Vlore | Izmir | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vlore | Izmir | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
9.06 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 39.7 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.02 $ | 7.25 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.85 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.89 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.6 $ | 1.14 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.94 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.79 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.02 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 9.83 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.36 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.4 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 $ | 0.29 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.24 $ | 8.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.6 $ | 1.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.45 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.3 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.12 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 30.2 $ | 6.05 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.9 $ | 63.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.1 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.8 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.05 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.08 $ | 2.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61.3 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.6 $ | 59.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.5 $ | 11.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 336 $ | 344 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 385 $ | 625 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 304 $ | 526 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 529 $ | 911 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,626 $ | 1,878 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,149 $ | 1,054 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 436 $ | 706 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.96 % | 29.09 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.6 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.07 $ | 5.13 $ |
| Haircut | 2.51 $ | 9.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 101 $ | 106 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 68.1 $ | 45.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 90.9 $ | 392 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,230 $ | 9,132 $ |