Cost of living in Albania compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 37% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (ARS $622) | ARS $626 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (ARS $369) | ARS $448 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (ARS $219) | ARS $150 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (ARS $109) | ARS $67 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (ARS $164) | ARS $143 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (ARS $86) | ARS $87 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (ARS $313) | ARS $270 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (ARS $81) | ARS $102 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (ARS $53) | ARS $49 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (ARS $139) | ARS $79 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (ARS $1,387) | ARS $279 | + 397% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (ARS $142) | ARS $144 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (ARS $139) | ARS $39 | + 260% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 53% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (ARS $22,225) | ARS $36,579 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (ARS $24,996) | ARS $23,423 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (ARS $24,089) | ARS $4,424 | + 445% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (ARS $33,316) | ARS $24,607 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (ARS $17,780) | ARS $16,097 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (ARS $22,899) | ARS $3,477 | + 559% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (ARS $1,089) | ARS $1,428 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (ARS $13,637) | ARS $35,028 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (ARS $13,335) | ARS $14,588 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (ARS $544) | ARS $350 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (ARS $267) | ARS $260 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (ARS $2,222) | ARS $3,819 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (ARS $2,400) | ARS $2,353 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (ARS $6,103) | ARS $6,756 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (ARS $10,668) | ARS $5,613 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ARS $2,008,020 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (ARS $133) | ARS $68 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (ARS $1,422) | ARS $1,549 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 97% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (ARS $543) | ARS $287 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (ARS $894) | ARS $615 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (ARS $2,667) | ARS $1,170 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (ARS $969) | ARS $258 | + 276% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (ARS $358) | ARS $164 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (ARS $385) | ARS $219 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (ARS $196) | ARS $113 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (ARS $360) | ARS $128 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (ARS $407) | ARS $498 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 59% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (ARS $3,710) | ARS $1,295 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (ARS $1,482) | ARS $664 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (ARS $3,066) | ARS $2,179 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (ARS $7,463) | ARS $2,180 | + 242% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (ARS $646) | ARS $403 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (ARS $158) | ARS $166 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (ARS $596) | ARS $153 | + 289% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (ARS $40,189) | ARS $65,887 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (ARS $18) | ARS $18 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (ARS $3,584) | ARS $1,958 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (ARS $283) | ARS $171 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,816 prices entered by 1,331 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Argentina
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