Cost of living in Albania compared to Mexico
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Albania | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 307 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 160 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 70 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 28 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 47 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 94 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 50 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 35 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 30 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 280 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 36 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 25 | - 52% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Albania is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Albania | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (Mex$ 16,145) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (Mex$ 7,769) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Mex$ 2,375) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (Mex$ 9,726) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (Mex$ 30,612) | Mex$ 7,661 | + 300% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (Mex$ 2,022) | Mex$ 888 | + 128% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (Mex$ 987) | Mex$ 432 | + 128% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Mex$ 5,131) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (Mex$ 3,848) | Mex$ 2,714 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 115 | + 98% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 119 | + 41% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Albania | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 979 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Mex$ 627) | Mex$ 692 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Mex$ 1,525) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Mex$ 2,280) | Mex$ 1,375 | + 66% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Albania | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Mex$ 174,832) | Mex$ 375,809 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 23 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 583 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Albania | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 93 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 218 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 696 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 79 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 63 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 69 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 35 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 34 | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 260 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Albania | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 396 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 164 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 829 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 904 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 179 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 81 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 49 | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Mex$ 13,190) | Mex$ 11,173 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.44 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 888 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 74 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,645 prices entered by 867 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Mexico
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