- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 25% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (ARS $363) | ARS $205 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (ARS $134) | ARS $166 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (ARS $89) | ARS $70 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (ARS $43) | ARS $29 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (ARS $72) | ARS $49 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (ARS $37) | ARS $38 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (ARS $141) | ARS $111 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (ARS $37) | ARS $41 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (ARS $21) | ARS $22 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (ARS $37) | ARS $38 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (ARS $313) | ARS $173 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (ARS $56) | ARS $59 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (ARS $25) | ARS $20 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (ARS $21,991) | ARS $20,804 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (ARS $12,301) | ARS $13,996 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (ARS $2,839) | ARS $3,581 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (ARS $15,263) | ARS $15,556 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (ARS $9,214) | ARS $10,536 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (ARS $2,760) | ARS $2,805 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (ARS $595) | ARS $807 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (ARS $14,876) | ARS $12,009 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (ARS $4,324) | ARS $4,493 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (ARS $254) | ARS $218 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 482 Lek (ARS $167) | ARS $129 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (ARS $2,992) | ARS $1,840 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (ARS $1,267) | ARS $1,500 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (ARS $4,009) | ARS $2,496 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (ARS $4,309) | ARS $2,542 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 29% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (ARS $690,000) | ARS $529,528 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (ARS $60) | ARS $29 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (ARS $570) | ARS $597 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 58% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (ARS $203) | ARS $137 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (ARS $386) | ARS $211 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (ARS $941) | ARS $574 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (ARS $135) | ARS $99 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (ARS $125) | ARS $65 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (ARS $141) | ARS $82 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (ARS $67) | ARS $50 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (ARS $86) | ARS $58 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (ARS $167) | ARS $216 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (ARS $793) | ARS $565 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (ARS $346) | ARS $351 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (ARS $693) | ARS $1,622 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (ARS $1,607) | ARS $1,098 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (ARS $221) | ARS $156 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (ARS $51) | ARS $73 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (ARS $106) | ARS $96 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (ARS $24,766) | ARS $19,747 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (ARS $11) | ARS $7 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (ARS $1,388) | ARS $1,088 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (ARS $104) | ARS $65 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Argentina
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