Cost of living in Córdoba, Argentina vs Elbasan, Albania
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Córdoba (Argentina) is 19% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $511 (578 Lek) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $401 (453 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $138 (156 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (71 Lek) | 100 Lek | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $128 (145 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $72 (81 Lek) | 100 Lek | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $240 (272 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $94 (106 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $44 (50 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $83 (94 Lek) | 152 Lek | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $226 (255 Lek) | 600 Lek | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $125 (142 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $36 (41 Lek) | 35 Lek | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Córdoba (Argentina) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $26,548 (29,999 Lek) | 30,000 Lek | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,546 (19,827 Lek) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,928 (4,439 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $21,552 (24,353 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $13,765 (15,555 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,538 (3,998 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,242 (1,404 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $37,829 (42,746 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $19,721 (22,284 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 271% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $275 (311 Lek) | 3,750 Lek | - 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $194 (219 Lek) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Córdoba (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,454 (3,903 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,487 (2,811 Lek) | 5,908 Lek | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $8,481 (9,583 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,218 (7,026 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Córdoba (Argentina) is 6% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,859,600 (2,101,312 Lek) | 1,527,130 Lek | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $76 (86 Lek) | 166 Lek | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,551 (1,753 Lek) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $488 (552 Lek) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Córdoba (Argentina) is 30% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $385 (435 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $579 (655 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,029 (1,162 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $336 (380 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $147 (166 Lek) | 313 Lek | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $230 (259 Lek) | 450 Lek | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $117 (132 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $159 (180 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $517 (584 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Córdoba (Argentina) is 17% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,234 (1,394 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $676 (764 Lek) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,013 (2,275 Lek) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,284 (2,581 Lek) | 4,000 Lek | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $392 (443 Lek) | 700 Lek | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $173 (195 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $206 (233 Lek) | 758 Lek | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $73,099 (82,601 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (20 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,100 (2,373 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $220 (249 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,222 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 92,000 Lek in Elbasan you would need to make just about 78,413 Lek (ARS $69,394) in Córdoba.
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