Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 51% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | NZ$20 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 Lek (NZ$2.06) | NZ$13 | - 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (NZ$5.49) | NZ$7 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (NZ$1.37) | NZ$2.15 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (NZ$2.75) | NZ$8 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (NZ$1.37) | NZ$6 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (NZ$16) | NZ$7 | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (NZ$1.10) | NZ$3.39 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (NZ$0.55) | NZ$3.32 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (NZ$2.08) | NZ$4.31 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$20 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Lek (NZ$2.75) | NZ$3.77 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (NZ$0.48) | NZ$2.27 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 74% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (NZ$412) | NZ$3,068 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | NZ$2,605 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (NZ$137) | NZ$279 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Lek (NZ$206) | NZ$2,393 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Lek (NZ$137) | NZ$1,982 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (NZ$41) | NZ$183 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Lek (NZ$14) | NZ$80 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (NZ$549) | NZ$753 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (NZ$82) | NZ$234 | - 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (NZ$52) | NZ$12 | + 341% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | NZ$28 | - | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (NZ$96) | NZ$112 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (NZ$81) | NZ$68 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (NZ$206) | NZ$182 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (NZ$96) | NZ$213 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 12% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (NZ$20,973) | NZ$35,093 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (NZ$2.28) | NZ$2.12 | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | NZ$213 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 35% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (NZ$14) | NZ$5.22 | + 163% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (NZ$27) | NZ$62 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Lek (NZ$5.49) | NZ$8 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (NZ$4.29) | NZ$7 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (NZ$1.79) | NZ$3.47 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (NZ$4.12) | NZ$4.03 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (NZ$4.12) | NZ$38 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 36% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (NZ$27) | NZ$64 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | NZ$36 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$216 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (NZ$55) | NZ$135 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (NZ$10) | NZ$17 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (NZ$2.06) | NZ$5.38 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (NZ$10) | NZ$11 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$689 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.32 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | NZ$81 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (NZ$4.12) | NZ$34 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$9,000 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$4,712 (343,104 Lek) in Elbasan.
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