- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Mexico
- Durrës
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Durrës, Albania compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Durrës (Albania) is 6% 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$ 279) | Mex$ 61 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 53 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 12 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 194 Lek (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 166 Lek (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 358 Lek (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 14 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 Lek (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 27 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 18 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 Lek (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 60 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Lek (Mex$ 109) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 135 Lek (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 16 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Lek (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 33 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Durrës (Albania) is 28% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 32,895 Lek (Mex$ 5,128) | Mex$ 20,470 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,000 Lek (Mex$ 2,494) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 77% | |
| 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 | 80,000 Lek (Mex$ 12,471) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 45,000 Lek (Mex$ 7,015) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 36% | |
| 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$ 357) | Mex$ 433 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 6,750 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Lek (Mex$ 1,091) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (Mex$ 94) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Durrës (Albania) is 125% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,658 Lek (Mex$ 1,194) | Mex$ 350 | + 241% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,974 Lek (Mex$ 775) | Mex$ 416 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,763 Lek (Mex$ 1,678) | Mex$ 800 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,948 Lek (Mex$ 1,862) | Mex$ 500 | + 272% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Durrës (Albania) is 13% 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 | 179 Lek (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 13 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 255 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Durrës (Albania) is 112% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 324 Lek (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 63 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Lek (Mex$ 234) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,790 Lek (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 39 | + 620% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 484 Lek (Mex$ 75) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 271 Lek (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 22 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 362 Lek (Mex$ 56) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 342 Lek (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 57 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Durrës (Albania) is 12% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Lek (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 250 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 658 Lek (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 130 | - 21% | |
| 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$ 689) | Mex$ 613 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Lek (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 62 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 171 Lek (Mex$ 27) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 208 Lek (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Mex$ 3,200 | - | |
| 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$ 578) | Mex$ 550 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 279 Lek (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 36 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 53 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2017.
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Cost of living in Durrës (Albania) is 6% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 67,550
(433,332 Lek)
in Durrës
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 64,000
in Acapulco.
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