Cost of living in Brasília, Brazil vs Elbasan, Albania
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 37 (694 Lek) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (517 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (135 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.90 (72 Lek) | 100 Lek | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (150 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.77 (107 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (329 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (149 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.13 (95 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.51 (102 Lek) | 152 Lek | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (795 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (133 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.07 (75 Lek) | 35 Lek | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,325 (61,699 Lek) | 30,000 Lek | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,185 (40,552 Lek) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 347 (6,431 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,393 (44,409 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,583 (29,378 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 503 (9,325 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 70 (1,307 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,631 (30,269 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (8,673 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (450 Lek) | 3,750 Lek | - 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (348 Lek) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 177 (3,290 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 217 (4,022 Lek) | 5,908 Lek | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 376 (6,977 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 262 (4,861 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 95,992 (1,781,414 Lek) | 1,527,130 Lek | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.70 (87 Lek) | 166 Lek | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 206 (3,817 Lek) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 35 (656 Lek) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (378 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 57 (1,060 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 266 (4,942 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (286 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (232 Lek) | 313 Lek | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (283 Lek) | 450 Lek | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (116 Lek) | 130 Lek | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.22 (78 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (672 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 103 (1,904 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 60 (1,107 Lek) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 293 (5,444 Lek) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 198 (3,671 Lek) | 4,000 Lek | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (494 Lek) | 700 Lek | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (253 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (204 Lek) | 758 Lek | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,022 (74,632 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.76 (14 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 128 (2,384 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (199 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 977 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 84,000 Lek in Elbasan you would need to make just about 80,712 Lek (R$ 4,349) in Brasília.
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