Cost of living in Albania compared to Peru
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (S/. 37) | S/. 24 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (S/. 38) | S/. 20 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (S/. 16) | S/. 8 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (S/. 7) | S/. 5.90 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (S/. 15) | S/. 10 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (S/. 9) | S/. 3.81 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (S/. 20) | S/. 13 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (S/. 3.73) | S/. 3.28 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (S/. 4.95) | S/. 6 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (S/. 54) | S/. 42 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (S/. 2.45) | S/. 2.06 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (S/. 2,300) | S/. 2,862 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (S/. 2,002) | S/. 1,622 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (S/. 296) | S/. 207 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (S/. 1,370) | S/. 1,729 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (S/. 1,068) | S/. 924 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (S/. 287) | S/. 130 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (S/. 56) | S/. 69 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (S/. 1,234) | S/. 1,086 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (S/. 859) | S/. 430 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (S/. 25) | S/. 35 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (S/. 41) | S/. 16 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 62% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (S/. 166) | S/. 160 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (S/. 151) | S/. 92 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (S/. 635) | S/. 282 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (S/. 548) | S/. 243 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (S/. 23,270) | S/. 50,859 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 5.52 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (S/. 73) | S/. 167 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 19 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (S/. 28) | S/. 26 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (S/. 106) | S/. 103 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (S/. 11) | S/. 18 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (S/. 16) | S/. 16 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (S/. 17) | S/. 21 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (S/. 14) | S/. 6 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (S/. 16) | S/. 5.53 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (S/. 24) | S/. 35 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 49% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (S/. 191) | S/. 44 | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (S/. 59) | S/. 46 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 105 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (S/. 342) | S/. 144 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (S/. 60) | S/. 30 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 16 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (S/. 13) | S/. 10 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (S/. 3,173) | S/. 2,650 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (S/. 174) | S/. 205 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,671 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Peru
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