Cost of living in Albania compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (ARS $474) | ARS $379 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 421 Lek (ARS $230) | ARS $285 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (ARS $169) | ARS $108 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (ARS $70) | ARS $52 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (ARS $107) | ARS $85 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (ARS $60) | ARS $55 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (ARS $199) | ARS $210 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (ARS $70) | ARS $62 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (ARS $42) | ARS $31 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (ARS $59) | ARS $58 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (ARS $523) | ARS $211 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (ARS $96) | ARS $101 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (ARS $40) | ARS $32 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (ARS $31,761) | ARS $27,197 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (ARS $17,896) | ARS $17,796 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (ARS $4,326) | ARS $3,763 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (ARS $24,771) | ARS $19,085 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (ARS $15,234) | ARS $12,824 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (ARS $2,797) | ARS $2,798 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (ARS $808) | ARS $1,195 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (ARS $23,723) | ARS $19,378 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (ARS $5,100) | ARS $7,854 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (ARS $468) | ARS $286 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (ARS $239) | ARS $180 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 94% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (ARS $3,583) | ARS $2,687 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (ARS $4,004) | ARS $1,818 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (ARS $5,958) | ARS $3,976 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (ARS $8,619) | ARS $3,831 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (ARS $1,529,103) | ARS $996,040 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (ARS $100) | ARS $52 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (ARS $794) | ARS $1,140 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 67% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (ARS $398) | ARS $221 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (ARS $473) | ARS $415 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (ARS $1,501) | ARS $980 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 612 Lek (ARS $334) | ARS $208 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (ARS $358) | ARS $116 | + 210% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (ARS $247) | ARS $176 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (ARS $94) | ARS $89 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (ARS $132) | ARS $101 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (ARS $221) | ARS $371 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 49% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (ARS $1,514) | ARS $876 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (ARS $605) | ARS $516 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (ARS $3,085) | ARS $1,795 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (ARS $2,230) | ARS $1,506 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (ARS $340) | ARS $266 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (ARS $90) | ARS $122 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (ARS $183) | ARS $122 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 71,519 Lek (ARS $39,057) | ARS $35,210 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (ARS $22) | ARS $11 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (ARS $2,164) | ARS $1,621 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (ARS $176) | ARS $111 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Argentina
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