Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (1,974 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (947 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.34 (353 Lek) | 354 Lek | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (93 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.00 (422 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (413 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.14 (543 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.21 (339 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.81 (191 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.28 (241 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (1,406 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.19 (231 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.94 (205 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,602 (274,947 Lek) | 79,707 Lek | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,276 (134,802 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 (23,286 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,999 (211,208 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $749 (79,092 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $126 (13,323 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (3,972 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $303 (32,009 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $197 (20,796 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (1,430 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (2,770 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 473% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (4,659 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (4,046 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (9,297 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (11,202 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,947 (2,635,850 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 (113 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (5,289 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 237% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (1,713 Lek) | 2,540 Lek | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (1,257 Lek) | 808 Lek | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (1,564 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (11,159 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (709 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.95 (523 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 (467 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 (427 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (166 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (2,004 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (6,304 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (2,927 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $202 (21,377 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 518% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $102 (10,792 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (1,216 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 (549 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.27 (451 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 (43,343 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (26 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (3,379 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (942 Lek) | 343 Lek | + 175% | |
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TOTAL | + 77% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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