Cost of living in Albania compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (S/. 25) | S/. 21 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (S/. 9) | S/. 7 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (S/. 4.40) | S/. 4.29 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (S/. 3.45) | S/. 3.45 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (S/. 13) | S/. 13 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (S/. 3.27) | S/. 4.61 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (S/. 2.15) | S/. 2.33 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (S/. 5.59) | S/. 5.43 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (S/. 56) | S/. 36 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (S/. 5.70) | S/. 7 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (S/. 5.59) | S/. 1.68 | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (S/. 893) | S/. 2,627 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (S/. 1,004) | S/. 1,444 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (S/. 968) | S/. 192 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (S/. 1,339) | S/. 1,696 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (S/. 714) | S/. 974 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (S/. 920) | S/. 152 | + 505% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (S/. 44) | S/. 69 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (S/. 548) | S/. 1,221 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (S/. 536) | S/. 352 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (S/. 22) | S/. 31 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (S/. 89) | S/. 141 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (S/. 96) | S/. 95 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (S/. 245) | S/. 250 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (S/. 429) | S/. 236 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | S/. 60,820 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (S/. 5.36) | S/. 3.50 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (S/. 57) | S/. 106 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (S/. 22) | S/. 20 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (S/. 36) | S/. 22 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (S/. 107) | S/. 71 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (S/. 39) | S/. 19 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (S/. 14) | S/. 13 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 4.37 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (S/. 14) | S/. 4.25 | + 241% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (S/. 16) | S/. 32 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 48% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (S/. 149) | S/. 36 | + 312% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (S/. 60) | S/. 32 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (S/. 123) | S/. 85 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (S/. 300) | S/. 96 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (S/. 26) | S/. 23 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (S/. 6) | S/. 13 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (S/. 24) | S/. 7 | + 242% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (S/. 1,615) | S/. 1,764 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (S/. 0.71) | S/. 0.79 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (S/. 144) | S/. 154 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (S/. 11) | S/. 16 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,073 prices entered by 423 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Peru
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