Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania vs Kerman, Iran
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 4% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ﷼ 110,233 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 Lek (﷼ 61,635) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (﷼ 164,360) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (﷼ 41,090) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (﷼ 82,180) | ﷼ 55,631 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (﷼ 41,090) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (﷼ 493,081) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 516% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (﷼ 32,872) | ﷼ 40,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (﷼ 16,436) | ﷼ 25,000 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (﷼ 62,256) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (﷼ 246,540) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Lek (﷼ 82,180) | ﷼ 68,506 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (﷼ 14,382) | ﷼ 20,000 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 11% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (﷼ 12,327,023) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ﷼ 4,250,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (﷼ 4,109,008) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Lek (﷼ 6,163,511) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Lek (﷼ 4,109,008) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (﷼ 1,232,702) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Lek (﷼ 410,901) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (﷼ 16,436,030) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (﷼ 2,465,405) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (﷼ 1,540,878) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 2982% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
| Clothes | + 262% | |||
| Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 262% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (﷼ 2,876,305) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (﷼ 2,427,787) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 386% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (﷼ 6,163,511) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 516% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (﷼ 2,876,305) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 11% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (﷼ 627,498,865) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (﷼ 68,072) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 395% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ 200,000 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 35% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (﷼ 205,450) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (﷼ 410,901) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 311% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (﷼ 821,802) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Lek (﷼ 164,360) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (﷼ 128,406) | ﷼ 125,000 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (﷼ 184,905) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (﷼ 53,417) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (﷼ 123,270) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (﷼ 123,270) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 14% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (﷼ 821,802) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ﷼ 300,000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 500,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (﷼ 1,643,603) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (﷼ 287,631) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (﷼ 61,635) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (﷼ 311,278) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (﷼ 123,270) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2020.
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