Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 34% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada)
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| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 38% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tirana (Albania) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 901 Lek (C$11) | C$16 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 401 Lek (C$5.01) | C$10 | 52% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 297 Lek (C$3.71) | C$5.78 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 127 Lek (C$1.58) | C$2.28 | 31% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 195 Lek (C$2.44) | C$2.71 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 117 Lek (C$1.47) | C$3.49 | 58% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 365 Lek (C$4.57) | C$9 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 123 Lek (C$1.53) | C$3.70 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 75 Lek (C$0.94) | C$2.51 | 62% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 108 Lek (C$1.35) | C$2.90 | 53% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 1,059 Lek (C$13) | C$17 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 168 Lek (C$2.10) | C$2.12 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 79 Lek (C$0.98) | C$1.70 | 42% |
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 48% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Tirana (Albania) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 59,773 Lek (C$747) | C$1,188 | 37% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 34,184 Lek (C$427) | C$935 | 54% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 10,005 Lek (C$125) | C$193 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 48,739 Lek (C$609) | C$1,045 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 29,298 Lek (C$366) | C$662 | 45% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 5,249 Lek (C$66) | C$175 | 62% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 1,450 Lek (C$18) | C$47 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 40,258 Lek (C$503) | C$368 | 37% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 11,998 Lek (C$150) | C$122 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 607 Lek (C$8) | C$9 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 440 Lek (C$5.50) | C$22 | 75% |
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 29% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Tirana (Albania) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 7,848 Lek (C$98) | C$51 | 94% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 4,291 Lek (C$54) | C$52 | 3% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 11,430 Lek (C$143) | C$99 | 45% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 14,732 Lek (C$184) | C$120 | 54% |
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 35% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Tirana (Albania) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 2,427,210 Lek (C$30,329) | C$26,424 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 180 Lek (C$2.24) | C$1.20 | 87% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 1,501 Lek (C$19) | C$83 | 77% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 1,687 Lek (C$21) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 39% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Tirana (Albania) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 607 Lek (C$8) | C$11 | 29% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 939 Lek (C$12) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 2,894 Lek (C$36) | C$178 | 80% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 468 Lek (C$5.85) | C$8 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 404 Lek (C$5.05) | C$3.97 | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 422 Lek (C$5.28) | C$4.83 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 182 Lek (C$2.27) | C$3.16 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 255 Lek (C$3.19) | C$2.14 | 49% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 479 Lek (C$5.99) | C$19 | 69% |
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 17% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Tirana (Albania) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 2,979 Lek (C$37) | C$52 | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 1,110 Lek (C$14) | C$23 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 3,443 Lek (C$43) | C$146 | 70% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 4,831 Lek (C$60) | C$98 | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 672 Lek (C$8) | C$8 | 3% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 158 Lek (C$1.98) | C$3.82 | 48% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 363 Lek (C$4.54) | C$5.46 | 17% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 67,309 Lek (C$841) | C$496 | 70% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 31 Lek (C$0.39) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 3,958 Lek (C$49) | C$42 | 16% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 315 Lek (C$3.93) | C$12 | 68% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,300 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$2,177 (174,242 Lek) in Tirana.