- Cost of Living
- Albania
- United States
- Shkoder
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shkoder, Albania compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shkoder (Albania) is 41% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 Lek ($13) | $10 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 223 Lek ($1.97) | $7 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 317 Lek ($2.79) | $4.68 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek ($1.15) | $1.02 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 216 Lek ($1.91) | $3.36 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Lek ($1.03) | $2.20 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 383 Lek ($3.38) | $4.41 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Lek ($0.88) | $3.45 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 133 Lek ($1.18) | $1.16 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek ($0.88) | $4.93 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Lek ($9) | $12 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 173 Lek ($1.53) | $1.79 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek ($0.59) | $2.22 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Shkoder (Albania) is 50% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 92,288 Lek ($814) | $1,104 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $915 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,667 Lek ($50) | $195 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 Lek ($132) | $671 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,000 Lek ($79) | $744 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,000 Lek ($18) | $328 | - 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,000 Lek ($44) | $42 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 67,500 Lek ($596) | $400 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Lek ($119) | $150 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 700 Lek ($6) | $16 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Lek ($9) | $24 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Shkoder (Albania) is 4% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,250 Lek ($29) | $48 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Lek ($44) | $30 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,100 Lek ($27) | $93 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,500 Lek ($49) | $102 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Shkoder (Albania) is 33% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,805,300 Lek ($15,927) | $13,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 Lek ($1.06) | $0.57 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,675 Lek ($15) | $50 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Shkoder (Albania) is 46% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 Lek ($15) | $5.55 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Lek ($9) | $83 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 Lek ($1.76) | $5.34 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 300 Lek ($2.65) | $2.87 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Lek ($2.43) | $8 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 167 Lek ($1.47) | $4.38 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 175 Lek ($1.54) | $1.39 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $18 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Shkoder (Albania) is 34% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,350 Lek ($21) | $33 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 Lek ($4.41) | $18 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek ($18) | $40 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,500 Lek ($31) | $49 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 475 Lek ($4.19) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 135 Lek ($1.19) | $5.00 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 Lek ($1.76) | $3.52 | - 50% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek ($0.22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,750 Lek ($24) | $33 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 265 Lek ($2.34) | $5.95 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2017.
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Cost of living in Shkoder (Albania) is 41% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,200
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $1,903
(215,678 Lek)
in Shkoder.
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