Cost of living in Zalau is 31% lower than in Sarande (without rent).
Rent in Zalau is 21% cheaper than in Sarande.
Cost of living including rent in Zalau is 27% lower than in Sarande.
Food in Zalau is 27% cheaper than in Sarande.
Transport in Zalau is 62% cheaper than in Sarande.
| Zalau | Sarande | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zalau | Sarande | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.7 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 33.8 $ | 51 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.9 $ | 8.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.64 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.45 $ | 1.62 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.13 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.91 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.87 $ | 7.95 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.17 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.65 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.11 $ | 3.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 18.9 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.52 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.41 $ | 30.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.1 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.3 $ | 7.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.31 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.66 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.58 $ | 3.11 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96 $ | 60 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
148 $ | 92.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.39 $ | 18.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 202 $ | 280 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 396 $ | 802 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 245 $ | 469 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 546 $ | 959 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,485 $ | 2,674 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,183 $ | 1,868 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 762 $ | 671 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.56 % | 5.84 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.7 $ | 87.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.58 $ | 9.07 $ |
| Haircut | 6.41 $ | 3.48 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.7 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.7 $ | 67.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 844 $ | 256 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,088 $ | 5,174 $ |