Cost of living in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Lima (Peru) is 18% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Lima | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 28 (760 Lek) | 1,133 Lek | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 21 (562 Lek) | 723 Lek | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (228 Lek) | 358 Lek | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 5.06 (138 Lek) | 182 Lek | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 10 (262 Lek) | 278 Lek | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.95 (107 Lek) | 145 Lek | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 16 (440 Lek) | 465 Lek | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.76 (129 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.78 (103 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 5.91 (161 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 39 (1,052 Lek) | 1,332 Lek | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (215 Lek) | 175 Lek | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.22 (60 Lek) | 81 Lek | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Lima (Peru) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Lima | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,306 (89,839 Lek) | 79,606 Lek | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,789 (48,602 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 240 (6,516 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 2,443 (66,381 Lek) | 58,208 Lek | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,318 (35,823 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 176 (4,785 Lek) | 13,113 Lek | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 79 (2,149 Lek) | 1,879 Lek | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,375 (37,366 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 448 (12,183 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 37 (1,000 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 23 (625 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Lima (Peru) is 31% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Lima | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 185 (5,040 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 109 (2,966 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 288 (7,827 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 306 (8,310 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Lima (Peru) is 30% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Lima | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 72,229 (1,962,633 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.42 (147 Lek) | 228 Lek | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 151 (4,096 Lek) | 1,635 Lek | + 151% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | S/. 39 (1,055 Lek) | 1,917 Lek | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Lima (Peru) is 19% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Lima | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 16 (427 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 14 (381 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 117 (3,175 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 31 (832 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 15 (413 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (470 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.40 (147 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 7 (181 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 39 (1,065 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Lima (Peru) is 19% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lima | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 59 (1,592 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 47 (1,278 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 125 (3,395 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 123 (3,334 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 37 (1,001 Lek) | 885 Lek | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (403 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (224 Lek) | 327 Lek | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,863 (50,622 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.89 (24 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 147 (4,004 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 19 (503 Lek) | 337 Lek | + 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,894 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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