Cost of living in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 62% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania)
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Food | + 162% | |||
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Food in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 162% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Montevideo | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $U715 (1,802 Lek) | 350 Lek | + 415% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $U463 (1,166 Lek) | 287 Lek | + 306% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $U211 (533 Lek) | 400 Lek | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $U46 (115 Lek) | 115 Lek | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | $U202 (508 Lek) | 209 Lek | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $U125 (315 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 215% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $U307 (772 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $U113 (286 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 257% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $U75 (188 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 370% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $U98 (246 Lek) | 121 Lek | + 104% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $U410 (1,033 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 72% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $U146 (368 Lek) | 159 Lek | + 131% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $U81 (204 Lek) | 51 Lek | + 301% | |
Housing | + 157% | |||
Housing in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 157% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Montevideo | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $U45,107 (113,651 Lek) | 28,372 Lek | + 301% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $U28,195 (71,039 Lek) | 20,417 Lek | + 248% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $U4,709 (11,864 Lek) | 7,892 Lek | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $U33,577 (84,601 Lek) | 15,892 Lek | + 432% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $U20,931 (52,738 Lek) | 10,595 Lek | + 398% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $U3,489 (8,790 Lek) | 3,208 Lek | + 174% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $U1,009 (2,543 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 154% | |
40” flat screen tv | $U20,982 (52,867 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $U5,322 (13,409 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 123% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $U274 (689 Lek) | 2,306 Lek | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $U309 (778 Lek) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 11% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Montevideo | Elbasan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $U3,997 (10,070 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $U1,466 (3,695 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $U4,871 (12,274 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $U4,360 (10,985 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 57% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 4% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Montevideo | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $U1,170,970 (2,950,383 Lek) | 1,630,000 Lek | + 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $U74 (186 Lek) | 170 Lek | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $U2,305 (5,808 Lek) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $U434 (1,093 Lek) | 2,928 Lek | - 63% | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 82% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Montevideo | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $U322 (812 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 156% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $U500 (1,259 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $U2,054 (5,174 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 159% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $U307 (775 Lek) | 400 Lek | + 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $U159 (401 Lek) | 301 Lek | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $U325 (819 Lek) | 450 Lek | + 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $U135 (340 Lek) | 153 Lek | + 121% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $U184 (463 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $U558 (1,405 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 368% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Montevideo (Uruguay) is 32% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
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Montevideo | Elbasan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $U1,548 (3,901 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $U648 (1,634 Lek) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $U1,533 (3,863 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $U2,713 (6,835 Lek) | 2,717 Lek | + 152% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $U406 (1,024 Lek) | 540 Lek | + 90% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $U224 (565 Lek) | 134 Lek | + 321% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $U189 (475 Lek) | 456 Lek | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $U53,039 (133,638 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $U8 (19 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $U3,262 (8,218 Lek) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $U204 (513 Lek) | 391 Lek | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 910 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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