Cost of living in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Bakersfield, California | Tirana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (1,668 Lek) | 963 Lek | + 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (861 Lek) | 741 Lek | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.48 (333 Lek) | 372 Lek | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (105 Lek) | 167 Lek | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.01 (384 Lek) | 337 Lek | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.30 (412 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 172% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (662 Lek) | 509 Lek | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.52 (337 Lek) | 140 Lek | + 140% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.45 (138 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.11 (298 Lek) | 96 Lek | + 211% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (1,540 Lek) | 1,260 Lek | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.18 (209 Lek) | 182 Lek | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (183 Lek) | 80 Lek | + 127% | |
Housing | + 111% | |||
Housing in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Bakersfield, California | Tirana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,589 (152,210 Lek) | 76,438 Lek | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,260 (120,748 Lek) | 46,107 Lek | + 162% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (14,761 Lek) | 13,261 Lek | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,222 (117,082 Lek) | 54,935 Lek | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $849 (81,327 Lek) | 34,459 Lek | + 136% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $84 (8,005 Lek) | 10,875 Lek | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (4,746 Lek) | 1,759 Lek | + 170% | |
40” flat screen tv | $377 (36,135 Lek) | 38,446 Lek | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (11,440 Lek) | 12,785 Lek | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (1,213 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (2,936 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 479% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Bakersfield, California | Tirana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (5,804 Lek) | 4,776 Lek | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $67 (6,431 Lek) | 4,074 Lek | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (8,860 Lek) | 9,739 Lek | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $163 (15,656 Lek) | 13,852 Lek | + 13% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,321 (2,425,919 Lek) | 1,647,080 Lek | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.09 (105 Lek) | 225 Lek | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (4,382 Lek) | 1,542 Lek | + 184% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $28 (2,721 Lek) | 2,045 Lek | + 33% | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Bakersfield, California | Tirana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (771 Lek) | 596 Lek | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (2,201 Lek) | 920 Lek | + 139% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (10,328 Lek) | 2,926 Lek | + 253% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (814 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.90 (373 Lek) | 390 Lek | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.19 (497 Lek) | 466 Lek | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.36 (322 Lek) | 263 Lek | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (174 Lek) | 315 Lek | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (2,134 Lek) | 631 Lek | + 238% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Bakersfield, California (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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Bakersfield, California | Tirana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (4,673 Lek) | 2,719 Lek | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (2,488 Lek) | 1,753 Lek | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (9,644 Lek) | 3,803 Lek | + 154% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (6,744 Lek) | 4,508 Lek | + 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (1,241 Lek) | 813 Lek | + 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.11 (490 Lek) | 208 Lek | + 136% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (702 Lek) | 319 Lek | + 120% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (40,956 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (28 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (2,948 Lek) | 3,967 Lek | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (928 Lek) | 349 Lek | + 166% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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