- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Mexico
- Tirana
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tirana, Albania compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 13% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 610 Lek (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 122 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 482 Lek (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 82 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 47 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 29 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87 Lek (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 17 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 426 Lek (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 51 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 37 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 62 Lek (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 22 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Lek (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 15 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 Lek (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 162 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 173 Lek (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 22 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 71 Lek (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 39% | |
| 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$ 11,449) | Mex$ 13,217 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,758 Lek (Mex$ 6,674) | Mex$ 7,000 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,207 Lek (Mex$ 1,210) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,514 Lek (Mex$ 6,465) | Mex$ 6,997 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,471 Lek (Mex$ 3,604) | Mex$ 4,749 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 6,389 Lek (Mex$ 1,072) | Mex$ 538 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,986 Lek (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 464 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 49,282 Lek (Mex$ 8,273) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,332 Lek (Mex$ 2,238) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 944 Lek (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 47 | + 238% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 425 Lek (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 65 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 59% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,363 Lek (Mex$ 1,236) | Mex$ 779 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,369 Lek (Mex$ 901) | Mex$ 543 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,616 Lek (Mex$ 1,614) | Mex$ 1,357 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,257 Lek (Mex$ 1,722) | Mex$ 917 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 3% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,765,660 Lek (Mex$ 296,385) | Mex$ 280,501 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Lek (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 15 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 449 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,801 Lek (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 124 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 0% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 542 Lek (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 70 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 666 Lek (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 269 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,894 Lek (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 400 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 402 Lek (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 79 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 386 Lek (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 42 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 55 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 203 Lek (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 23 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 254 Lek (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 488 Lek (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 94 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 29% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,563 Lek (Mex$ 430) | Mex$ 277 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 128 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,100 Lek (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 729 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,848 Lek (Mex$ 814) | Mex$ 757 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 555 Lek (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 72 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 Lek (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 50 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 139 Lek (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 34 | - 32% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 71,522 Lek (Mex$ 12,006) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 3.10 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,985 Lek (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 639 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 46 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 902 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 4% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 41,720
(248,539 Lek)
in Tirana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 40,000
in Zapopan.
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