- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,027 Lek (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 119 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 396 Lek (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 96 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 65 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 204 Lek (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Lek (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 345 Lek (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 64 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Lek (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 38 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Lek (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 24 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Lek (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,012 Lek (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 216 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 164 Lek (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,929 Lek (Mex$ 11,357) | Mex$ 19,204 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 37,469 Lek (Mex$ 6,554) | Mex$ 10,107 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,346 Lek (Mex$ 1,810) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 56,158 Lek (Mex$ 9,823) | Mex$ 12,066 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,666 Lek (Mex$ 5,364) | Mex$ 6,860 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,833 Lek (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,627 Lek (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 382 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,988 Lek (Mex$ 6,470) | Mex$ 8,049 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,655 Lek (Mex$ 1,864) | Mex$ 2,024 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 691 Lek (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 109 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 462 Lek (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 77 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (Mex$ 1,512) | Mex$ 840 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (Mex$ 640) | Mex$ 672 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (Mex$ 2,025) | Mex$ 1,531 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (Mex$ 2,177) | Mex$ 1,353 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 0% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (Mex$ 348,539) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,656 Lek (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 455 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 365 Lek (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 77 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,465 Lek (Mex$ 431) | Mex$ 186 | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Lek (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 547 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 72 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 367 Lek (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 50 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 388 Lek (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 56 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Lek (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 221 Lek (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 460 Lek (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 128 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,334 Lek (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 383 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 138 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 1,214 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,184 Lek (Mex$ 732) | Mex$ 748 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 104 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 Lek (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 55 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 322 Lek (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 45 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (Mex$ 12,510) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (Mex$ 5.42) | Mex$ 2.30 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,588 Lek (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 764 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 52 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,457 prices entered by 1,159 different people.
Cost of living in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Mexico
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