- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Mexico
- Tirana
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tirana, Albania and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 24% | |||
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| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 24% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 610 Lek (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 179 | 46% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 493 Lek (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 91 | 14% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 345 Lek (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 37 | 48% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | 21% |
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12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 36 | 15% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 91 Lek (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 13 | 13% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 422 Lek (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 50 | 34% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 89 Lek (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 31 | 55% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 Lek (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 26 | 62% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Lek (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 12 | 8% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 Lek (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 180 | 39% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | 176 Lek (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | 49% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 56 Lek (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | 53% |
| Housing | 11% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 11% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,206 Lek (Mex$ 10,860) | Mex$ 9,857 | 10% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,758 Lek (Mex$ 6,330) | Mex$ 7,000 | 10% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,226 Lek (Mex$ 1,469) | Mex$ 1,117 | 32% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,514 Lek (Mex$ 6,132) | Mex$ 7,533 | 19% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,471 Lek (Mex$ 3,419) | Mex$ 4,353 | 21% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,619 Lek (Mex$ 895) | Mex$ 438 | 105% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,027 Lek (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 627 | 49% |
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40” flat screen TV | 60,556 Lek (Mex$ 9,642) | Mex$ 10,600 | 9% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,974 Lek (Mex$ 1,906) | Mex$ 1,750 | 9% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 789 Lek (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 23 | 458% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | 566 Lek (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 125 | 28% |
| Clothes | 58% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 58% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,363 Lek (Mex$ 1,172) | Mex$ 721 | 63% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,369 Lek (Mex$ 855) | Mex$ 571 | 50% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,419 Lek (Mex$ 1,818) | Mex$ 1,437 | 26% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,618 Lek (Mex$ 2,327) | Mex$ 791 | 194% |
| Transportation | 14% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 14% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,765,660 Lek (Mex$ 281,131) | Mex$ 256,667 | 10% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 15 | 82% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 536 | 64% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,183 Lek (Mex$ 188) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 5% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 795 Lek (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 101 | 25% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 584 Lek (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 323 | 71% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,582 Lek (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 144 | 75% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 391 Lek (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 58 | 7% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 340 Lek (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 35 | 56% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 334 Lek (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 54 | 2% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | 199 Lek (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | 35% |
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Tube of toothpaste | 219 Lek (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 23 | 55% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 438 Lek (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 75 | 7% |
| Entertainment | 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 13% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,766 Lek (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 288 | 2% |
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2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 114 | 40% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,013 Lek (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 1,175 | 86% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,206 Lek (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 700 | 4% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 489 Lek (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 70 | 11% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 Lek (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 38 | 48% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 139 Lek (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 32 | 30% |
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iPod nano 16GB | 18,103 Lek (Mex$ 2,882) | Mex$ 2,132 | 35% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 3.37 | 87% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,985 Lek (Mex$ 634) | Mex$ 920 | 31% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 38 | 25% |
| TOTAL | 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 456 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2016.
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Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 7% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 18,750
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 17,506
(109,945 Lek)
in Tirana.
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