- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Mexico
- Tirana
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tirana, Albania compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 24% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 610 Lek (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 164 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 528 Lek (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 81 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 56 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 32 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 81 Lek (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 15 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 411 Lek (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 50 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 98 Lek (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 37 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 22 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Lek (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 13 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 Lek (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 162 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 180 Lek (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 Lek (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 6% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,206 Lek (Mex$ 10,720) | Mex$ 11,704 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,758 Lek (Mex$ 6,249) | Mex$ 6,331 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,051 Lek (Mex$ 1,580) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,514 Lek (Mex$ 6,053) | Mex$ 7,599 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,471 Lek (Mex$ 3,374) | Mex$ 4,498 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,343 Lek (Mex$ 840) | Mex$ 538 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,011 Lek (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 464 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 54,801 Lek (Mex$ 8,613) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,303 Lek (Mex$ 1,934) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 891 Lek (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 47 | + 199% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 583 Lek (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 65 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 45% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,363 Lek (Mex$ 1,157) | Mex$ 775 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,369 Lek (Mex$ 844) | Mex$ 543 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,985 Lek (Mex$ 1,255) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,409 Lek (Mex$ 1,636) | Mex$ 917 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 5% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,765,660 Lek (Mex$ 277,499) | Mex$ 280,573 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Lek (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 13 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 458 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,679 Lek (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 124 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 8% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,013 Lek (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 73 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 580 Lek (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 269 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,576 Lek (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 420 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 395 Lek (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 74 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 385 Lek (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 41 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 427 Lek (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 61 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 169 Lek (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 255 Lek (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 414 Lek (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 102 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 17% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,438 Lek (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 298 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 126 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,171 Lek (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 821 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,749 Lek (Mex$ 746) | Mex$ 783 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 555 Lek (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 75 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 Lek (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 53 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 139 Lek (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 33 | - 34% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 18,103 Lek (Mex$ 2,845) | Mex$ 2,700 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.10 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,985 Lek (Mex$ 626) | Mex$ 686 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 46 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 655 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is about the same as in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 38,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 36,609
(232,935 Lek)
in Tirana.
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