- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Mexico
- Durrës
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Durrës, Albania compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durrës (Albania) is 83% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,850 Lek (Mex$ 488) | Mex$ 58 | + 736% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,283 Lek (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 60 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 260 Lek (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 38 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 129 Lek (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 12 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 133 Lek (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Lek (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 45 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 18 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 32 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 170 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 150 Lek (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 18 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 33 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Durrës (Albania) is 12% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 Lek (Mex$ 5,137) | Mex$ 13,325 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 8,667 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,500 Lek (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 650 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 60,000 Lek (Mex$ 10,275) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 37,500 Lek (Mex$ 6,422) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,000 Lek (Mex$ 685) | Mex$ 500 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,967 Lek (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 421 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 67,500 Lek (Mex$ 11,559) | Mex$ 6,833 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,000 Lek (Mex$ 1,884) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 583 Lek (Mex$ 100) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 400 Lek (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 60 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 171% | |||
| Clothes in Durrës (Albania) is 171% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,500 Lek (Mex$ 1,627) | Mex$ 350 | + 365% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 6,125 Lek (Mex$ 1,049) | Mex$ 416 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,833 Lek (Mex$ 1,855) | Mex$ 950 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,500 Lek (Mex$ 1,627) | Mex$ 583 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Durrës (Albania) is 43% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,950,000 Lek (Mex$ 333,924) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Lek (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 14 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,467 Lek (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 255 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 192 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Durrës (Albania) is 138% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 257 Lek (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 63 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Lek (Mex$ 257) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,790 Lek (Mex$ 306) | Mex$ 33 | + 818% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 35 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 271 Lek (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 22 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 362 Lek (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 20 | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 400 Lek (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 205 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Durrës (Albania) is 20% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Lek (Mex$ 428) | Mex$ 265 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 658 Lek (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 130 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,421 Lek (Mex$ 757) | Mex$ 493 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Lek (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 62 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 171 Lek (Mex$ 29) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Lek (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 27 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 5.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,500 Lek (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 567 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 36 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 94 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Durrës (Albania) is 43% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 51,381
(300,044 Lek)
in Durrës
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 36,000
in Acapulco.
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