Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania vs San Juan, Argentina
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| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 46% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ARS $367 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 Lek (ARS $127) | ARS $301 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (ARS $340) | ARS $88 | + 288% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (ARS $85) | ARS $60 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (ARS $170) | ARS $78 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (ARS $85) | ARS $55 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (ARS $1,020) | ARS $129 | + 690% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (ARS $68) | ARS $44 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (ARS $34) | ARS $27 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (ARS $129) | ARS $58 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (ARS $510) | ARS $201 | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Lek (ARS $170) | ARS $92 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (ARS $30) | ARS $32 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 19% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (ARS $25,488) | ARS $20,002 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ARS $11,466 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (ARS $8,496) | ARS $3,242 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Lek (ARS $12,744) | ARS $11,715 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Lek (ARS $8,496) | ARS $10,117 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (ARS $2,549) | ARS $2,131 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Lek (ARS $850) | ARS $1,505 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (ARS $33,984) | ARS $23,718 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (ARS $5,098) | ARS $4,797 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (ARS $3,186) | ARS $226 | + 1312% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $164 | - | |
| Clothes | + 223% | |||
| Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 223% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (ARS $5,947) | ARS $1,556 | + 282% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (ARS $5,020) | ARS $1,430 | + 251% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (ARS $12,744) | ARS $4,439 | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (ARS $5,947) | ARS $3,546 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 51% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (ARS $1,297,455) | ARS $558,062 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (ARS $141) | ARS $44 | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $1,866 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $756 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 133% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (ARS $425) | ARS $128 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (ARS $850) | ARS $150 | + 468% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (ARS $1,699) | ARS $769 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Lek (ARS $340) | ARS $66 | + 417% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (ARS $266) | ARS $108 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (ARS $382) | ARS $201 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (ARS $110) | ARS $83 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (ARS $255) | ARS $122 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (ARS $255) | ARS $302 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 33% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (ARS $1,699) | ARS $731 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ARS $521 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $956 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (ARS $3,398) | ARS $1,359 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (ARS $595) | ARS $313 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (ARS $127) | ARS $152 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (ARS $644) | ARS $91 | + 608% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $58,928 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $2.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ARS $1,567 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (ARS $255) | ARS $248 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 240 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $83,504 (98,286 Lek) in Elbasan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $56,000 in San Juan.
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