Cost of living in Albania compared to Argentina
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (ARS $1,164) | ARS $1,402 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (ARS $887) | ARS $970 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (ARS $365) | ARS $365 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (ARS $171) | ARS $132 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (ARS $314) | ARS $255 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (ARS $201) | ARS $217 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (ARS $780) | ARS $541 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (ARS $150) | ARS $214 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (ARS $105) | ARS $88 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (ARS $110) | ARS $182 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (ARS $1,581) | ARS $687 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (ARS $178) | ARS $247 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (ARS $93) | ARS $91 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (ARS $81,859) | ARS $78,409 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (ARS $42,429) | ARS $47,285 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (ARS $11,166) | ARS $5,777 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (ARS $63,202) | ARS $51,397 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (ARS $42,299) | ARS $33,523 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (ARS $10,556) | ARS $5,509 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (ARS $2,207) | ARS $2,285 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (ARS $60,854) | ARS $54,435 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (ARS $13,514) | ARS $31,371 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (ARS $871) | ARS $683 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (ARS $910) | ARS $514 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (ARS $7,596) | ARS $8,772 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (ARS $5,147) | ARS $6,221 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (ARS $14,269) | ARS $18,010 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (ARS $20,739) | ARS $13,852 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (ARS $1,830,216) | ARS $4,277,310 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek (ARS $243) | ARS $120 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (ARS $1,750) | ARS $2,415 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (ARS $770) | ARS $588 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (ARS $1,102) | ARS $950 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (ARS $4,822) | ARS $2,261 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (ARS $1,044) | ARS $507 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (ARS $477) | ARS $327 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (ARS $739) | ARS $408 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (ARS $265) | ARS $245 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (ARS $309) | ARS $253 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (ARS $902) | ARS $1,021 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (ARS $3,416) | ARS $2,749 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (ARS $1,657) | ARS $1,160 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (ARS $3,572) | ARS $3,362 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (ARS $4,867) | ARS $4,295 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (ARS $670) | ARS $747 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (ARS $230) | ARS $422 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Lek (ARS $365) | ARS $330 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (ARS $80,041) | ARS $104,887 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (ARS $27) | ARS $28 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,022 Lek (ARS $5,522) | ARS $3,961 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 324 Lek (ARS $356) | ARS $316 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,811 prices entered by 1,226 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Argentina
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