- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Mexico
- Tirana
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tirana, Albania compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 22% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 610 Lek (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 150 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 467 Lek (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 86 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 293 Lek (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 48 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 121 Lek (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 Lek (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 15 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 389 Lek (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 50 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 101 Lek (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 36 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 22 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Lek (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 14 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 Lek (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 168 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 173 Lek (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 71 Lek (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 19 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 11% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,206 Lek (Mex$ 10,845) | Mex$ 13,217 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,758 Lek (Mex$ 6,322) | Mex$ 7,000 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,094 Lek (Mex$ 1,128) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,514 Lek (Mex$ 6,124) | Mex$ 6,997 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,471 Lek (Mex$ 3,414) | Mex$ 4,749 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,706 Lek (Mex$ 907) | Mex$ 538 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,942 Lek (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 464 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,973 Lek (Mex$ 8,105) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,299 Lek (Mex$ 1,955) | Mex$ 1,682 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 891 Lek (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 47 | + 203% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 551 Lek (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 65 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 49% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,363 Lek (Mex$ 1,171) | Mex$ 807 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,369 Lek (Mex$ 854) | Mex$ 543 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,397 Lek (Mex$ 1,494) | Mex$ 1,417 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,825 Lek (Mex$ 1,721) | Mex$ 917 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 2% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,765,660 Lek (Mex$ 280,741) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 163 Lek (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 14 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 453 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,890 Lek (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 124 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 13% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 565 Lek (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 73 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 675 Lek (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 269 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,458 Lek (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 420 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 383 Lek (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 74 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 363 Lek (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 41 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 442 Lek (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 61 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 182 Lek (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 259 Lek (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 25 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 455 Lek (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 102 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 18% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,404 Lek (Mex$ 382) | Mex$ 282 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 126 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,041 Lek (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 767 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,511 Lek (Mex$ 717) | Mex$ 783 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 578 Lek (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 76 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 Lek (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 53 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 139 Lek (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 32 | - 31% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 70,661 Lek (Mex$ 11,235) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.10 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,985 Lek (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 667 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 46 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 755 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 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$ 42,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 40,536
(254,945 Lek)
in Tirana.
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