- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Mexico
- Durrës
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Durrës, Albania compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durrës (Albania) is 12% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,788 Lek (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 61 | + 414% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 38 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 12 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 Lek (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 166 Lek (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 358 Lek (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 14 | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 Lek (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 27 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 18 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 39 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 170 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 160 Lek (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 16 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 57 Lek (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 33 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Durrës (Albania) is 23% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,333 Lek (Mex$ 4,989) | Mex$ 13,767 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,000 Lek (Mex$ 2,817) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 550 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 46,667 Lek (Mex$ 8,217) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 45,000 Lek (Mex$ 7,924) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 500 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,289 Lek (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 433 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 6,750 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Lek (Mex$ 1,233) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 525 Lek (Mex$ 92) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 60 | - | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Durrës (Albania) is 137% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,658 Lek (Mex$ 1,348) | Mex$ 350 | + 285% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,833 Lek (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 416 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,763 Lek (Mex$ 1,895) | Mex$ 950 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,948 Lek (Mex$ 2,104) | Mex$ 550 | + 282% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Durrës (Albania) is 17% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 200,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 Lek (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 13 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 255 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Durrës (Albania) is 106% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 324 Lek (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 63 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Lek (Mex$ 264) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,790 Lek (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 39 | + 713% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 484 Lek (Mex$ 85) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 271 Lek (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 22 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 362 Lek (Mex$ 64) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 342 Lek (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 118 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Durrës (Albania) is 23% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Lek (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 265 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 658 Lek (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 130 | - 11% | |
| 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$ 778) | Mex$ 493 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Lek (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 62 | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 171 Lek (Mex$ 30) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 208 Lek (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 26 | + 40% | |
| 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 | 3,711 Lek (Mex$ 653) | Mex$ 550 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 279 Lek (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 36 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2018.
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Cost of living in Durrës (Albania) is 14% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 46,613
(264,727 Lek)
in Durrës
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 41,000
in Acapulco.
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