Cost of living in Moscow, Russia vs Elbasan, Albania
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 8% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 457 (623 Lek) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 259 (353 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 142 (194 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 71 (97 Lek) | 100 Lek | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 99 (135 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 154 (210 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 320 (436 Lek) | 1,200 Lek | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 115 (157 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 35 (48 Lek) | 40 Lek | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 64 (88 Lek) | 152 Lek | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 625 (851 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 107 (145 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 33 (45 Lek) | 35 Lek | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 91% more expensive than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 102,295 (139,251 Lek) | 30,000 Lek | + 364% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 64,046 (87,184 Lek) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,999 (6,805 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 69,186 (94,180 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 528% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 38,793 (52,808 Lek) | 10,000 Lek | + 428% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 3,016 (4,106 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 442 (602 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 22,355 (30,431 Lek) | 40,000 Lek | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 6,570 (8,943 Lek) | 6,000 Lek | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 656 (893 Lek) | 3,750 Lek | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,311 (1,785 Lek) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 20% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,277 (8,544 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,797 (3,807 Lek) | 5,908 Lek | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 5,802 (7,898 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,346 (11,362 Lek) | 7,000 Lek | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 14% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 1,347,270 (1,833,996 Lek) | 1,527,130 Lek | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 48 (65 Lek) | 166 Lek | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,201 (2,996 Lek) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 312 (424 Lek) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 7% cheaper than in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 409 (557 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 629 (857 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 1,805 (2,458 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 257 (349 Lek) | 400 Lek | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 195 (265 Lek) | 313 Lek | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 201 (274 Lek) | 450 Lek | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 109 (148 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 98 (134 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 742 (1,010 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is about the same as in Elbasan (Albania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,157 (2,937 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 814 (1,108 Lek) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 5,997 (8,164 Lek) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,970 (5,405 Lek) | 4,000 Lek | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 590 (803 Lek) | 700 Lek | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 214 (292 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 281 (382 Lek) | 758 Lek | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 35,820 (48,761 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (9 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 5,179 (7,049 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 168 (229 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,634 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 94,955 Lek (руб 69,755) in Moscow to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 86,000 Lek in Elbasan.
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