Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 62% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 60% | |||
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| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 60% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tirana | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (R$ 57) | R$ 38 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 783 Lek (R$ 51) | R$ 31 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 468 Lek (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 4.82 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 354 Lek (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 192 Lek (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 564 Lek (R$ 37) | R$ 34 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 161 Lek (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 4.98 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (R$ 6) | R$ 5.65 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,394 Lek (R$ 91) | R$ 37 | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 99 Lek (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 102% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tirana | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 76,651 Lek (R$ 5,026) | R$ 2,404 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,821 Lek (R$ 3,201) | R$ 1,420 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 11,292 Lek (R$ 740) | R$ 250 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,935 Lek (R$ 3,602) | R$ 1,698 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 34,459 Lek (R$ 2,259) | R$ 1,077 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,875 Lek (R$ 713) | R$ 279 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,789 Lek (R$ 117) | R$ 85 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 38,446 Lek (R$ 2,521) | R$ 2,104 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,785 Lek (R$ 838) | R$ 602 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 778 Lek (R$ 51) | R$ 12 | + 337% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 507 Lek (R$ 33) | R$ 14 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 78% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tirana | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,776 Lek (R$ 313) | R$ 218 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,074 Lek (R$ 267) | R$ 163 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,593 Lek (R$ 695) | R$ 332 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,852 Lek (R$ 908) | R$ 286 | + 217% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 15% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tirana | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,647,080 Lek (R$ 107,998) | R$ 72,761 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 213 Lek (R$ 14) | R$ 5.90 | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,542 Lek (R$ 101) | R$ 161 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,075 Lek (R$ 136) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 39% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Tirana | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 596 Lek (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 920 Lek (R$ 60) | R$ 79 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,926 Lek (R$ 192) | R$ 217 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 532 Lek (R$ 35) | R$ 18 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 390 Lek (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 466 Lek (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 263 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 315 Lek (R$ 21) | R$ 4.01 | + 414% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 631 Lek (R$ 41) | R$ 41 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 126% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tirana | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,070 Lek (R$ 201) | R$ 66 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,702 Lek (R$ 112) | R$ 40 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,803 Lek (R$ 249) | R$ 132 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,635 Lek (R$ 370) | R$ 104 | + 255% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 851 Lek (R$ 56) | R$ 22 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 208 Lek (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 319 Lek (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,450 Lek (R$ 4,619) | R$ 3,568 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Lek (R$ 1.92) | R$ 0.81 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,665 Lek (R$ 240) | R$ 104 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 138% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 200 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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