- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Peru
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 3% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (S/. 32) | S/. 15 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (S/. 12) | S/. 15 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 9 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (S/. 3.82) | S/. 4.37 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (S/. 6) | S/. 6 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (S/. 3.25) | S/. 3.16 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (S/. 13) | S/. 12 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (S/. 3.28) | S/. 4.53 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (S/. 1.85) | S/. 2.21 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (S/. 3.26) | S/. 4.84 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (S/. 28) | S/. 35 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (S/. 4.97) | S/. 7 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (S/. 2.22) | S/. 2.29 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (S/. 1,953) | S/. 2,760 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (S/. 1,093) | S/. 1,804 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (S/. 252) | S/. 265 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (S/. 1,356) | S/. 2,223 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (S/. 818) | S/. 1,306 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (S/. 245) | S/. 164 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (S/. 53) | S/. 96 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (S/. 1,321) | S/. 1,371 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (S/. 384) | S/. 305 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (S/. 23) | S/. 30 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 482 Lek (S/. 15) | S/. 13 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (S/. 266) | S/. 150 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (S/. 113) | S/. 137 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (S/. 356) | S/. 268 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (S/. 383) | S/. 266 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (S/. 61,292) | S/. 64,043 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (S/. 5.36) | S/. 3.84 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (S/. 51) | S/. 98 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 3% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (S/. 18) | S/. 21 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (S/. 34) | S/. 22 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (S/. 84) | S/. 109 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (S/. 12) | S/. 27 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (S/. 11) | S/. 11 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (S/. 13) | S/. 15 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (S/. 5.96) | S/. 4.19 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 4.25 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (S/. 15) | S/. 24 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (S/. 70) | S/. 70 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (S/. 31) | S/. 34 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (S/. 62) | S/. 132 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (S/. 143) | S/. 134 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (S/. 20) | S/. 23 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (S/. 4.51) | S/. 11 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (S/. 2,200) | S/. 2,297 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (S/. 0.95) | S/. 0.69 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (S/. 123) | S/. 169 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (S/. 9) | S/. 11 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Peru
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