Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 46% cheaper than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 39% cheaper than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | ||||
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| Tirana | Saipan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 840 Lek ($9) | $12 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 720 Lek ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek ($3.87) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Lek ($1.85) | $2.67 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 384 Lek ($4.21) | $5.40 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 184 Lek ($2.02) | $3.77 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 507 Lek ($5.55) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 174 Lek ($1.91) | $3.37 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 114 Lek ($1.25) | $3.98 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 Lek ($1.05) | $2.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,339 Lek ($15) | $17 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 182 Lek ($1.99) | $3.80 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 84 Lek ($0.92) | $2.71 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 44% cheaper than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | ||||
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| Tirana | Saipan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 76,438 Lek ($838) | $1,593 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,107 Lek ($505) | $712 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,261 Lek ($145) | $284 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,935 Lek ($602) | $665 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 34,459 Lek ($378) | $381 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,875 Lek ($119) | $132 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,759 Lek ($19) | $75 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 38,446 Lek ($421) | $611 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,785 Lek ($140) | $165 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 926 Lek ($10) | $15 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 507 Lek ($5.55) | $9 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 12% more expensive than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | ||||
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| Tirana | Saipan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,776 Lek ($52) | $40 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,074 Lek ($45) | $43 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,739 Lek ($107) | $114 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,852 Lek ($152) | $108 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 65% cheaper than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | ||||
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| Tirana | Saipan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,647,080 Lek ($18,050) | $27,018 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 216 Lek ($2.36) | $1.48 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,542 Lek ($17) | $127 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,063 Lek ($23) | $32 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 44% cheaper than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | ||||
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| Tirana | Saipan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 596 Lek ($7) | $7 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 920 Lek ($10) | $39 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,926 Lek ($32) | $87 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 532 Lek ($5.83) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 390 Lek ($4.27) | $4.63 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 466 Lek ($5.11) | $4.49 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 263 Lek ($2.89) | $4.04 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 315 Lek ($3.45) | $4.01 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 631 Lek ($7) | $13 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 9% cheaper than in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tirana | Saipan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,719 Lek ($30) | $36 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,753 Lek ($19) | $19 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,803 Lek ($42) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,508 Lek ($49) | $61 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 813 Lek ($9) | $7 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 208 Lek ($2.28) | $5.41 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 319 Lek ($3.50) | $5.81 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,450 Lek ($772) | $267 | + 189% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Lek ($0.32) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,967 Lek ($43) | $73 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek ($3.83) | $7 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 154 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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