- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Mexico
- Tirana
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tirana, Albania compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 8% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 610 Lek (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 119 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 Lek (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 91 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 270 Lek (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 52 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 17 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 31 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 92 Lek (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 15 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 58 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 111 Lek (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 38 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Lek (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 16 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 Lek (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 176 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 164 Lek (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 22 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 79 Lek (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 12% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,206 Lek (Mex$ 12,614) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,758 Lek (Mex$ 7,353) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,959 Lek (Mex$ 1,472) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,514 Lek (Mex$ 7,123) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,471 Lek (Mex$ 3,971) | Mex$ 4,215 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,645 Lek (Mex$ 1,969) | Mex$ 620 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,844 Lek (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 432 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 47,130 Lek (Mex$ 8,716) | Mex$ 8,435 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,257 Lek (Mex$ 2,082) | Mex$ 1,783 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 825 Lek (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 36 | + 321% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 476 Lek (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 75 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 86% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,363 Lek (Mex$ 1,362) | Mex$ 787 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,369 Lek (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 523 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,910 Lek (Mex$ 2,018) | Mex$ 1,434 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,006 Lek (Mex$ 2,590) | Mex$ 934 | + 177% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 4% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,765,660 Lek (Mex$ 326,531) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 Lek (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 17 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 543 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,938 Lek (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 103 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 39% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 636 Lek (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 65 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 984 Lek (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 225 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,799 Lek (Mex$ 518) | Mex$ 436 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 473 Lek (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 66 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 382 Lek (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 39 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 451 Lek (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 50 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 211 Lek (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 23 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 25 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 489 Lek (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 101 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 36% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,435 Lek (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 282 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 140 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (Mex$ 370) | Mex$ 734 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,314 Lek (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 722 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Lek (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 79 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 Lek (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 47 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 139 Lek (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 34 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 72,466 Lek (Mex$ 13,401) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,985 Lek (Mex$ 737) | Mex$ 641 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 47 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,061 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 8% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 55,292
(298,983 Lek)
in Tirana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 51,000
in Zapopan.
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