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Cost of living in Albania compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 972 Lek (S/. 29) | S/. 14 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 405 Lek (S/. 12) | S/. 15 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 121 Lek (S/. 3.62) | S/. 4.31 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (S/. 6) | S/. 5.69 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (S/. 3.16) | S/. 3.05 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (S/. 10) | S/. 12 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Lek (S/. 3.17) | S/. 4.14 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (S/. 1.88) | S/. 2.05 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (S/. 3.54) | S/. 4.89 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (S/. 30) | S/. 32 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (S/. 4.80) | S/. 7 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (S/. 2.07) | S/. 2.13 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,141 Lek (S/. 1,918) | S/. 2,615 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,807 Lek (S/. 1,071) | S/. 1,574 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,438 Lek (S/. 282) | S/. 265 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 65,732 Lek (S/. 1,965) | S/. 2,121 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 31,401 Lek (S/. 939) | S/. 1,205 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,297 Lek (S/. 158) | S/. 167 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,533 Lek (S/. 46) | S/. 79 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,482 Lek (S/. 1,061) | S/. 1,235 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,802 Lek (S/. 323) | S/. 314 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 669 Lek (S/. 20) | S/. 28 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 471 Lek (S/. 14) | S/. 15 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,472 Lek (S/. 193) | S/. 135 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,142 Lek (S/. 124) | S/. 123 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,890 Lek (S/. 326) | S/. 282 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,398 Lek (S/. 341) | S/. 292 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,876,870 Lek (S/. 56,113) | S/. 66,795 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (S/. 5.28) | S/. 3.89 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,634 Lek (S/. 49) | S/. 97 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447 Lek (S/. 13) | S/. 21 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 831 Lek (S/. 25) | S/. 21 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,810 Lek (S/. 84) | S/. 109 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (S/. 12) | S/. 30 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 395 Lek (S/. 12) | S/. 11 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 370 Lek (S/. 11) | S/. 16 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (S/. 5.59) | S/. 4.85 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 213 Lek (S/. 6) | S/. 6 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (S/. 14) | S/. 23 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,244 Lek (S/. 67) | S/. 63 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 984 Lek (S/. 29) | S/. 33 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,297 Lek (S/. 158) | S/. 127 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,107 Lek (S/. 123) | S/. 135 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (S/. 19) | S/. 22 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 154 Lek (S/. 4.59) | S/. 11 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 321 Lek (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (S/. 2,138) | S/. 2,321 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (S/. 1.17) | S/. 0.61 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,581 Lek (S/. 107) | S/. 166 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 304 Lek (S/. 9) | S/. 13 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Peru
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