Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania vs Winnipeg, Canada
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 45% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | C$14 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 Lek (C$1.87) | C$11 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (C$4.99) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (C$1.25) | C$1.62 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (C$2.50) | C$3.49 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (C$1.25) | C$4.97 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (C$15) | C$9 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (C$1.00) | C$4.51 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (C$0.50) | C$2.34 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (C$1.89) | C$3.81 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (C$7) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Lek (C$2.50) | C$2.15 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (C$0.44) | C$1.92 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 60% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (C$374) | C$1,596 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | C$1,275 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (C$125) | C$235 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Lek (C$187) | C$1,145 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Lek (C$125) | C$865 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (C$37) | C$85 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Lek (C$12) | C$64 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (C$499) | C$471 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (C$75) | C$125 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (C$47) | C$13 | + 268% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$19 | - | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 39% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (C$87) | C$60 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (C$74) | C$49 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (C$187) | C$119 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (C$87) | C$137 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is about the same as in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (C$19,060) | C$28,671 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (C$2.07) | C$1.03 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$101 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 46% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (C$12) | C$25 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (C$25) | C$115 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Lek (C$4.99) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (C$3.90) | C$4.83 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (C$5.62) | C$4.54 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (C$1.62) | C$2.92 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (C$3.74) | C$2.26 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (C$3.74) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 22% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (C$25) | C$51 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | C$25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$153 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (C$50) | C$94 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (C$1.87) | C$4.68 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (C$9) | C$5.95 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$560 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$57 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (C$3.74) | C$15 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 226 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Elbasan (Albania) is 34% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,600 in Winnipeg you would need to make just about C$3,057 (244,907 Lek) in Elbasan.
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