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Data Engineer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Tirana and Sarajevo: Average gross pay is 7% higher in Sarajevo. Cost of living is 8% cheaper in Tirana. Both cities offer nearly identical purchasing power margins.

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Tirana
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Sarajevo

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€14,000/yr
€15,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€6,000
€7,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€11,000
€13,000
Senior Developer Pay
€21,000
€22,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€29,000
€30,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€280
€320
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€170
€195
Groceries (Monthly)
€95
€100
Public Transport Pass
€9
€10
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€62
€65
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€422/mo
CHEAPER
€461/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
15%
10%
Social Security Deduction
10%
17%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€637/mo
€780/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9
9
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€215/mo
€319/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~47 months
~31 months
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