Cost of living in Lima, Peru vs Elbasan, Albania
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (694 Lek) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 17 (461 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 207% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (209 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.22 (117 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | S/. 6 (181 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.80 (106 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 14 (390 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.49 (125 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 2.44 (68 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.68 (158 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 41 (1,139 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 90% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 7 (207 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 1.57 (44 Lek) | 35 Lek | + 25% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Lima (Peru) is 53% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 2,911 (81,132 Lek) | 30,000 Lek | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,741 (48,533 Lek) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 208 (5,797 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,216 (61,765 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 312% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,177 (32,798 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 228% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 163 (4,550 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 67 (1,860 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,276 (35,564 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 359 (10,001 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 35 (970 Lek) | 3,750 Lek | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 17 (473 Lek) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 50% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 147 (4,088 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 92 (2,562 Lek) | 5,908 Lek | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 248 (6,915 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 249 (6,938 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 7% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 64,210 (1,789,670 Lek) | 1,527,130 Lek | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 3.80 (106 Lek) | 166 Lek | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 131 (3,640 Lek) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (1,090 Lek) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 7% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 25 (689 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 30 (831 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 74 (2,064 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 17 (483 Lek) | 400 Lek | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (383 Lek) | 313 Lek | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (472 Lek) | 450 Lek | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 4.56 (127 Lek) | 130 Lek | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | S/. 4.40 (123 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 42 (1,163 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 288% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 14% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 36 (1,000 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | S/. 33 (928 Lek) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 94 (2,610 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (3,108 Lek) | 4,000 Lek | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 26 (717 Lek) | 700 Lek | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 13 (373 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 149% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (214 Lek) | 758 Lek | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,700 (47,373 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.53 (15 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 166 (4,628 Lek) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 16 (454 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 51% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 82,340 Lek (S/. 2,954) in Lima to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 81,000 Lek in Elbasan.
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