Cost of living in Mexico City, Mexico vs Elbasan, Albania
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is 19% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 234 (1,209 Lek) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 116 (598 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 299% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 51 (263 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 22 (111 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 36 (188 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (128 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (377 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 39 (203 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 154% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 25 (128 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 221% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (124 Lek) | 152 Lek | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 239 (1,235 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 106% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (151 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (107 Lek) | 35 Lek | + 205% | |
Housing | + 94% | |||
Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 94% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,540 (131,961 Lek) | 30,000 Lek | + 340% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,372 (74,259 Lek) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 949 (4,904 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 17,996 (92,981 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 520% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 8,591 (44,390 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 344% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 702 (3,627 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 376 (1,944 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,941 (35,860 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,011 (10,391 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (561 Lek) | 3,750 Lek | - 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 114 (587 Lek) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 886 (4,578 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (3,616 Lek) | 5,908 Lek | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,607 (8,305 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (6,606 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,534 (1,940,319 Lek) | 1,527,130 Lek | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (102 Lek) | 166 Lek | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 424 (2,193 Lek) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 78 (405 Lek) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 6% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (417 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 167 (861 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 702 (3,625 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (390 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (255 Lek) | 313 Lek | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (328 Lek) | 450 Lek | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (176 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (176 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 312 (1,614 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 438% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 418 (2,157 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 165 (853 Lek) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 909 (4,697 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 881 (4,552 Lek) | 4,000 Lek | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 159 (820 Lek) | 700 Lek | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 74 (383 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 155% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 51 (265 Lek) | 758 Lek | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,283 (58,296 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.74 (9 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,444 (7,460 Lek) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 65 (336 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 12% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania)
For example, you would need at least 105,785 Lek (Mex$ 20,474) in Mexico City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 91,000 Lek in Elbasan.
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