Cost of living in Albania compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 215 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 118 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 53 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 35 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 72 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 40 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 24 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 234 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 20 | + 51% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (Mex$ 4,917) | Mex$ 18,962 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (Mex$ 5,530) | Mex$ 8,587 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (Mex$ 5,329) | Mex$ 1,039 | + 413% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (Mex$ 7,371) | Mex$ 10,151 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (Mex$ 3,934) | Mex$ 4,885 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (Mex$ 5,066) | Mex$ 726 | + 598% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 383 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (Mex$ 3,017) | Mex$ 7,008 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (Mex$ 2,950) | Mex$ 2,022 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 100 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 90 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 845 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (Mex$ 531) | Mex$ 650 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (Mex$ 1,350) | Mex$ 1,499 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (Mex$ 2,360) | Mex$ 1,095 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 340,943 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 529 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 82 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 176 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (Mex$ 590) | Mex$ 518 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 81 | + 166% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 50 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 55 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 29 | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 192 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (Mex$ 821) | Mex$ 313 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 147 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (Mex$ 678) | Mex$ 833 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (Mex$ 1,651) | Mex$ 681 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 122 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 72 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 39 | + 241% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (Mex$ 8,891) | Mex$ 9,977 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (Mex$ 3.93) | Mex$ 2.61 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 983 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 61 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,068 prices entered by 1,218 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Mexico
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