Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 59% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
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| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 52% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tirana (Albania) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 901 Lek (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | 39% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 401 Lek (NZ$5.42) | NZ$13 | 58% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 297 Lek (NZ$4.01) | NZ$8 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 127 Lek (NZ$1.71) | NZ$2.16 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 195 Lek (NZ$2.64) | NZ$7 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 117 Lek (NZ$1.59) | NZ$6 | 74% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 365 Lek (NZ$4.94) | NZ$7 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 123 Lek (NZ$1.66) | NZ$3.90 | 58% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 75 Lek (NZ$1.02) | NZ$3.13 | 67% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 108 Lek (NZ$1.46) | NZ$4.22 | 65% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 1,059 Lek (NZ$14) | NZ$20 | 29% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 168 Lek (NZ$2.27) | NZ$3.71 | 39% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 79 Lek (NZ$1.06) | NZ$2.27 | 53% |
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 73% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Tirana (Albania) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 59,773 Lek (NZ$808) | NZ$3,054 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 34,184 Lek (NZ$462) | NZ$2,639 | 82% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 10,005 Lek (NZ$135) | NZ$309 | 56% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 48,739 Lek (NZ$658) | NZ$2,363 | 72% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 29,298 Lek (NZ$396) | NZ$2,102 | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 5,249 Lek (NZ$71) | NZ$197 | 64% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 1,450 Lek (NZ$20) | NZ$76 | 74% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 40,258 Lek (NZ$544) | NZ$734 | 26% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 11,998 Lek (NZ$162) | NZ$243 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 607 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 440 Lek (NZ$5.94) | NZ$28 | 79% |
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 13% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Tirana (Albania) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 7,848 Lek (NZ$106) | NZ$117 | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 4,291 Lek (NZ$58) | NZ$67 | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 11,430 Lek (NZ$154) | NZ$192 | 20% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 14,732 Lek (NZ$199) | NZ$228 | 13% |
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 67% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Tirana (Albania) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 2,427,210 Lek (NZ$32,791) | NZ$34,283 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 180 Lek (NZ$2.43) | NZ$2.06 | 18% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 1,501 Lek (NZ$20) | 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 in Tirana (Albania) is 27% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Tirana (Albania) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 607 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | 32% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 939 Lek (NZ$13) | NZ$5.55 | 129% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 2,894 Lek (NZ$39) | NZ$64 | 39% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 468 Lek (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 404 Lek (NZ$5.46) | NZ$7 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 422 Lek (NZ$5.71) | NZ$7 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 182 Lek (NZ$2.46) | NZ$3.92 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 255 Lek (NZ$3.45) | NZ$3.83 | 10% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 479 Lek (NZ$6) | NZ$37 | 82% |
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 37% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
| Tirana (Albania) | Auckland (New Zealand) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 2,979 Lek (NZ$40) | NZ$61 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 1,110 Lek (NZ$15) | NZ$35 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 3,443 Lek (NZ$47) | NZ$232 | 80% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 4,831 Lek (NZ$65) | NZ$129 | 49% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 672 Lek (NZ$9) | NZ$18 | 49% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 158 Lek (NZ$2.14) | NZ$5.07 | 58% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 363 Lek (NZ$4.91) | NZ$12 | 58% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 67,309 Lek (NZ$909) | NZ$689 | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 31 Lek (NZ$0.42) | NZ$0.33 | 28% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 3,958 Lek (NZ$53) | NZ$80 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 315 Lek (NZ$4.25) | NZ$34 | 87% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,600 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$3,557 (263,256 Lek) in Tirana.