Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 5% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | S/. 24 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 Lek (S/. 5.33) | S/. 17 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (S/. 14) | S/. 7 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (S/. 3.55) | S/. 4.22 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (S/. 3.55) | S/. 3.79 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (S/. 43) | S/. 13 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (S/. 2.84) | S/. 4.50 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (S/. 1.42) | S/. 2.46 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (S/. 5.38) | S/. 5.49 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (S/. 21) | S/. 42 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Lek (S/. 7) | S/. 7 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (S/. 1.24) | S/. 1.58 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 35% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (S/. 1,066) | S/. 2,943 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | S/. 1,651 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (S/. 355) | S/. 212 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Lek (S/. 533) | S/. 2,226 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Lek (S/. 355) | S/. 1,159 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (S/. 107) | S/. 162 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Lek (S/. 36) | S/. 71 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (S/. 1,421) | S/. 1,230 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (S/. 213) | S/. 340 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (S/. 133) | S/. 34 | + 296% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | S/. 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 84% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (S/. 249) | S/. 155 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (S/. 210) | S/. 102 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (S/. 533) | S/. 248 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (S/. 249) | S/. 252 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 9% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (S/. 54,263) | S/. 63,383 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (S/. 5.89) | S/. 3.60 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | S/. 119 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (S/. 18) | S/. 20 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (S/. 36) | S/. 22 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (S/. 71) | S/. 72 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Lek (S/. 14) | S/. 20 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (S/. 4.62) | S/. 4.61 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (S/. 11) | S/. 4.21 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (S/. 11) | S/. 42 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 16% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (S/. 71) | S/. 37 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | S/. 33 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 90 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (S/. 142) | S/. 105 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (S/. 25) | S/. 25 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (S/. 5.33) | S/. 13 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (S/. 27) | S/. 8 | + 254% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | S/. 1,713 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | S/. 170 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (S/. 11) | S/. 16 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 8,800 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 8,620 (242,600 Lek) in Elbasan.
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