Cost of living in Tirana, Albania vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 14% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 917 Lek (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 154 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 406 Lek (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 91 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 47 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 18 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 198 Lek (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 34 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Lek (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 377 Lek (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 57 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 36 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 Lek (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 935 Lek (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 204 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 170 Lek (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 25 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 14 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 20% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,001 Lek (Mex$ 12,545) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 36,111 Lek (Mex$ 7,307) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,212 Lek (Mex$ 2,066) | Mex$ 901 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 56,741 Lek (Mex$ 11,481) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 29,531 Lek (Mex$ 5,975) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,163 Lek (Mex$ 1,045) | Mex$ 647 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,611 Lek (Mex$ 326) | Mex$ 351 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,858 Lek (Mex$ 8,874) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,535 Lek (Mex$ 2,334) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 664 Lek (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 89 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 458 Lek (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 58 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 87% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,199 Lek (Mex$ 1,659) | Mex$ 786 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,651 Lek (Mex$ 941) | Mex$ 560 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,096 Lek (Mex$ 2,447) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,019 Lek (Mex$ 3,039) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 34% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,427,210 Lek (Mex$ 491,115) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 179 Lek (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,502 Lek (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 456 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,789 Lek (Mex$ 362) | Mex$ 272 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 74% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 734 Lek (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 94 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 883 Lek (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 114 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,883 Lek (Mex$ 583) | Mex$ 471 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 475 Lek (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 63 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 43 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 447 Lek (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 33 | + 178% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 193 Lek (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 253 Lek (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 20 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 472 Lek (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 78 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 78% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,737 Lek (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 291 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,066 Lek (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 103 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,182 Lek (Mex$ 846) | Mex$ 496 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,557 Lek (Mex$ 922) | Mex$ 517 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 621 Lek (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 89 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 156 Lek (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 43 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 305 Lek (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 30 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,787 Lek (Mex$ 14,727) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 33 Lek (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Lek (Mex$ 809) | Mex$ 428 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 314 Lek (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 47 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 535 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 38% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 56,775 (280,595 Lek) in Tirana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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