Cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 106% | |||
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| Food in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (1,912 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (982 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.68 (610 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (113 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.15 (446 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.63 (497 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (698 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.68 (395 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.11 (227 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.72 (506 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 364% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (1,694 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.69 (289 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.19 (343 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,002 (214,902 Lek) | 77,237 Lek | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,543 (165,644 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (21,567 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,237 (132,822 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $963 (103,343 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $132 (14,138 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (6,496 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $248 (26,639 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (8,881 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (1,185 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (2,661 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 451% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (5,410 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 (6,621 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (11,010 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $159 (17,016 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,281 (2,928,719 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 (115 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (6,412 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 309% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (2,309 Lek) | 2,568 Lek | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (793 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (2,016 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (14,129 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 335% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (678 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.84 (412 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.64 (606 Lek) | 503 Lek | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.51 (377 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (212 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (1,804 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Jacksonville, Florida | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (5,045 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (3,472 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $159 (17,045 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 393% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (7,866 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (1,258 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.48 (588 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 176% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.85 (520 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $465 (49,917 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (39 Lek) | 29 Lek | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (5,892 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (814 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 140% | |
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TOTAL | + 92% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 507 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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