Cost of living in Elbasan (Albania) is 31% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
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| Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 36% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Elbasan (Albania) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| - | $13 | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 150 Lek ($1.46) | $7 | 80% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 400 Lek ($3.89) | $3.27 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 100 Lek ($0.97) | $0.80 | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 200 Lek ($1.94) | $2.02 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 100 Lek ($0.97) | $2.93 | 67% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 1,200 Lek ($12) | $5.55 | 110% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 80 Lek ($0.78) | $3.27 | 76% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 40 Lek ($0.39) | $1.63 | 76% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 152 Lek ($1.47) | $2.07 | 29% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 600 Lek ($5.83) | $14 | 59% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 200 Lek ($1.94) | $1.70 | 15% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 35 Lek ($0.34) | $1.91 | 82% |
| Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 62% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Elbasan (Albania) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 30,000 Lek ($291) | $1,253 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| - | $936 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 10,000 Lek ($97) | $166 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 15,000 Lek ($146) | $989 | 85% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 10,000 Lek ($97) | $769 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 3,000 Lek ($29) | $96 | 70% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 1,000 Lek ($10) | $48 | 80% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 40,000 Lek ($389) | $299 | 30% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 6,000 Lek ($58) | $96 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 3,750 Lek ($36) | $12 | 215% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | $20 | - |
| Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 57% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Elbasan (Albania) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 7,000 Lek ($68) | $42 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 5,908 Lek ($57) | $33 | 73% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 15,000 Lek ($146) | $82 | 77% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 7,000 Lek ($68) | $103 | 34% |
| Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 10% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Elbasan (Albania) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 1,527,130 Lek ($14,837) | $21,300 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 166 Lek ($1.61) | $0.58 | 178% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | $48 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | $13 | - |
| Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 48% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Elbasan (Albania) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 500 Lek ($4.86) | $7 | 33% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 1,000 Lek ($10) | $8 | 17% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 2,000 Lek ($19) | $131 | 85% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 400 Lek ($3.89) | $5.89 | 34% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 313 Lek ($3.04) | $2.89 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 450 Lek ($4.37) | $4.96 | 12% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 130 Lek ($1.26) | $3.10 | 59% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 300 Lek ($2.91) | $1.56 | 86% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 300 Lek ($2.91) | $17 | 83% |
| Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 17% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Elbasan (Albania) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 2,000 Lek ($19) | $44 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| - | $21 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | $124 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 4,000 Lek ($39) | $53 | 27% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 700 Lek ($7) | $10 | 31% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 150 Lek ($1.46) | $4.89 | 70% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 758 Lek ($7) | $4.21 | 75% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | $432 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | $0.11 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| - | $34 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 300 Lek ($2.91) | $6 | 53% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,800 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $2,618 (269,476 Lek) in Elbasan.