Cost of living in Tirana, Albania vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 51% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 901 Lek (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 401 Lek (NZ$5.50) | NZ$13 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 297 Lek (NZ$4.07) | NZ$7 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (NZ$1.74) | NZ$2.15 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (NZ$2.68) | NZ$8 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Lek (NZ$1.61) | NZ$6 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (NZ$5.01) | NZ$7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 123 Lek (NZ$1.68) | NZ$3.39 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (NZ$1.04) | NZ$3.32 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (NZ$1.48) | NZ$4.31 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,059 Lek (NZ$15) | NZ$20 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 168 Lek (NZ$2.30) | NZ$3.77 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 79 Lek (NZ$1.08) | NZ$2.27 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 72% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,773 Lek (NZ$820) | NZ$3,068 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 34,184 Lek (NZ$469) | NZ$2,605 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,005 Lek (NZ$137) | NZ$279 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,739 Lek (NZ$669) | NZ$2,393 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 29,298 Lek (NZ$402) | NZ$1,982 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,249 Lek (NZ$72) | NZ$183 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,450 Lek (NZ$20) | NZ$80 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,258 Lek (NZ$552) | NZ$753 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,998 Lek (NZ$165) | NZ$234 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 607 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 440 Lek (NZ$6) | NZ$28 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 10% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,848 Lek (NZ$108) | NZ$112 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,291 Lek (NZ$59) | NZ$68 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,430 Lek (NZ$157) | NZ$182 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,732 Lek (NZ$202) | NZ$213 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 67% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,427,210 Lek (NZ$33,293) | NZ$35,093 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (NZ$2.46) | NZ$2.12 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,501 Lek (NZ$21) | NZ$213 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,687 Lek (NZ$23) | NZ$30 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 24% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 607 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$14 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 939 Lek (NZ$13) | NZ$5.22 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,894 Lek (NZ$40) | NZ$62 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 468 Lek (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (NZ$5.54) | NZ$7 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Lek (NZ$5.79) | NZ$7 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 182 Lek (NZ$2.50) | NZ$3.47 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 255 Lek (NZ$3.50) | NZ$4.03 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 479 Lek (NZ$7) | NZ$38 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 37% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,979 Lek (NZ$41) | NZ$64 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,110 Lek (NZ$15) | NZ$36 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,443 Lek (NZ$47) | NZ$216 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,831 Lek (NZ$66) | NZ$135 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 672 Lek (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 158 Lek (NZ$2.17) | NZ$5.38 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 363 Lek (NZ$4.98) | NZ$11 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 67,309 Lek (NZ$923) | NZ$689 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (NZ$0.43) | NZ$0.32 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,958 Lek (NZ$54) | NZ$81 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (NZ$4.32) | NZ$34 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 532 prices entered by 104 different people.
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$9,600 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$4,034 (294,087 Lek) in Tirana.
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