- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Mexico
- Tirana
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tirana, Albania compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 17% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 610 Lek (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 164 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 619 Lek (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 81 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 47 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 119 Lek (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 35 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 87 Lek (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 14 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 471 Lek (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 50 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94 Lek (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 35 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Lek (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 25 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Lek (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 13 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 Lek (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 157 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 180 Lek (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 87 Lek (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 10% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,206 Lek (Mex$ 10,595) | Mex$ 12,500 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,758 Lek (Mex$ 6,176) | Mex$ 6,600 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,051 Lek (Mex$ 1,561) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,514 Lek (Mex$ 5,983) | Mex$ 7,667 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,471 Lek (Mex$ 3,335) | Mex$ 4,500 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,343 Lek (Mex$ 830) | Mex$ 517 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,072 Lek (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 458 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 55,211 Lek (Mex$ 8,577) | Mex$ 9,200 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,303 Lek (Mex$ 1,911) | Mex$ 1,800 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 891 Lek (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 44 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 583 Lek (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 67 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 46% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,363 Lek (Mex$ 1,144) | Mex$ 733 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,369 Lek (Mex$ 834) | Mex$ 543 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,985 Lek (Mex$ 1,240) | Mex$ 1,367 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,409 Lek (Mex$ 1,617) | Mex$ 867 | + 87% | |
| 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$ 274,280) | Mex$ 279,571 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 163 Lek (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 13 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 464 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,679 Lek (Mex$ 261) | Mex$ 99 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 5% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,013 Lek (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 66 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 580 Lek (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 261 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,576 Lek (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 375 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 395 Lek (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 68 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 465 Lek (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 38 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 432 Lek (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 56 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 176 Lek (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 248 Lek (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 407 Lek (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 92 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 17% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,638 Lek (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 288 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 119 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,171 Lek (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 825 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,749 Lek (Mex$ 738) | Mex$ 771 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 608 Lek (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 70 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 Lek (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 50 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 139 Lek (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 32 | - 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 18,103 Lek (Mex$ 2,812) | Mex$ 2,766 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.38 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,985 Lek (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 700 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 45 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 550 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 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$ 36,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 35,103
(225,974 Lek)
in Tirana.
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