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Cost of living in Albania compared to Argentina
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 972 Lek (ARS $366) | ARS $236 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 405 Lek (ARS $153) | ARS $196 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (ARS $102) | ARS $77 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 121 Lek (ARS $46) | ARS $34 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (ARS $78) | ARS $62 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (ARS $40) | ARS $42 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (ARS $130) | ARS $125 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Lek (ARS $40) | ARS $47 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (ARS $24) | ARS $25 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (ARS $45) | ARS $44 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (ARS $374) | ARS $203 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (ARS $60) | ARS $69 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (ARS $26) | ARS $25 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,141 Lek (ARS $24,172) | ARS $22,840 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,807 Lek (ARS $13,494) | ARS $15,159 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,438 Lek (ARS $3,557) | ARS $3,804 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 65,732 Lek (ARS $24,772) | ARS $16,304 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 31,401 Lek (ARS $11,834) | ARS $11,322 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,297 Lek (ARS $1,996) | ARS $3,125 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,533 Lek (ARS $578) | ARS $916 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,482 Lek (ARS $13,372) | ARS $13,304 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,802 Lek (ARS $4,071) | ARS $5,735 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 669 Lek (ARS $252) | ARS $236 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 471 Lek (ARS $178) | ARS $158 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,472 Lek (ARS $2,439) | ARS $2,128 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,142 Lek (ARS $1,561) | ARS $1,968 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,890 Lek (ARS $4,104) | ARS $2,636 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,398 Lek (ARS $4,296) | ARS $2,859 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,876,870 Lek (ARS $707,322) | ARS $691,280 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (ARS $67) | ARS $37 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,634 Lek (ARS $616) | ARS $749 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 39% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447 Lek (ARS $169) | ARS $189 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 831 Lek (ARS $313) | ARS $316 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,810 Lek (ARS $1,059) | ARS $591 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (ARS $156) | ARS $110 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 395 Lek (ARS $149) | ARS $73 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 370 Lek (ARS $140) | ARS $96 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (ARS $70) | ARS $55 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 213 Lek (ARS $80) | ARS $64 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (ARS $182) | ARS $248 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 35% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,244 Lek (ARS $846) | ARS $645 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 984 Lek (ARS $371) | ARS $363 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,297 Lek (ARS $1,996) | ARS $2,020 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,107 Lek (ARS $1,548) | ARS $1,158 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (ARS $242) | ARS $171 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 154 Lek (ARS $58) | ARS $84 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 321 Lek (ARS $121) | ARS $103 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (ARS $26,953) | ARS $22,927 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (ARS $15) | ARS $8 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,581 Lek (ARS $1,349) | ARS $1,143 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 304 Lek (ARS $114) | ARS $71 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Argentina
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