Cost of living in Culiacán (Mexico) is 27% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania)
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Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in Culiacán (Mexico) is 48% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Culiacán | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 254 (1,447 Lek) | 861 Lek | + 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 136 (772 Lek) | 452 Lek | + 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 80 (455 Lek) | 414 Lek | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (142 Lek) | 138 Lek | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 44 (250 Lek) | 228 Lek | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (131 Lek) | 191 Lek | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 95 (538 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (267 Lek) | 139 Lek | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (188 Lek) | 90 Lek | + 109% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 35 (200 Lek) | 103 Lek | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 358 (2,034 Lek) | 1,052 Lek | + 93% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (188 Lek) | 179 Lek | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (156 Lek) | 71 Lek | + 119% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Culiacán (Mexico) is 55% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Culiacán | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 12,829 (72,945 Lek) | 25,888 Lek | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,878 (33,424 Lek) | 20,876 Lek | + 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 943 (5,363 Lek) | 4,556 Lek | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,272 (41,347 Lek) | 17,500 Lek | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,443 (25,266 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 730 (4,151 Lek) | 3,174 Lek | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 390 (2,220 Lek) | 2,357 Lek | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,278 (41,382 Lek) | 41,222 Lek | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,928 (10,962 Lek) | 11,526 Lek | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (575 Lek) | 1,665 Lek | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 100 (568 Lek) | 233 Lek | + 144% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Culiacán (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Culiacán | Vlorë | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 748 (4,253 Lek) | 3,817 Lek | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 642 (3,650 Lek) | 3,841 Lek | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,838 (10,453 Lek) | 7,684 Lek | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,313 (7,466 Lek) | 4,658 Lek | + 60% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Culiacán (Mexico) is 35% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Culiacán | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 296,462 (1,685,700 Lek) | 1,666,670 Lek | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 21 (121 Lek) | 143 Lek | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 490 (2,788 Lek) | 1,247 Lek | + 123% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 163 (927 Lek) | 754 Lek | + 23% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Culiacán (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Culiacán | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 76 (435 Lek) | 592 Lek | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 159 (903 Lek) | 800 Lek | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 498 (2,833 Lek) | 1,969 Lek | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 52 (295 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 45 (259 Lek) | 336 Lek | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (320 Lek) | 423 Lek | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (156 Lek) | 183 Lek | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (201 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 133 (759 Lek) | 278 Lek | + 173% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Culiacán (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Culiacán | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 307 (1,744 Lek) | 2,315 Lek | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (766 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 601 (3,417 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 517 (2,940 Lek) | 4,136 Lek | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 87 (497 Lek) | 338 Lek | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 61 (346 Lek) | 149 Lek | + 132% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 28 (160 Lek) | 284 Lek | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,973 (56,705 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.23 (13 Lek) | 14 Lek | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 586 (3,333 Lek) | 4,626 Lek | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (370 Lek) | 272 Lek | + 36% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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