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Data Scientist Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Pristina and Skopje: Average gross pay is 8% higher in Skopje. Cost of living is 10% cheaper in Pristina. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Pristina is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.1/10 compared to 9/10.

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Pristina
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Skopje

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€13,000/yr
€14,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€6,500
€7,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€11,500
€12,000
Senior Developer Pay
€20,000
€21,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€27,000
€29,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€260
€290
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€155
€175
Groceries (Monthly)
€92
€98
Public Transport Pass
€8
€9
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€60
€63
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€389/mo
CHEAPER
€431/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
10%
10%
Social Security Deduction
5%
18%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€671/mo
€690/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
9
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€282/mo
€259/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~35 months
~39 months
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