Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 39% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (1,867 Lek) | 967 Lek | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (951 Lek) | 718 Lek | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 (438 Lek) | 385 Lek | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (113 Lek) | 173 Lek | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.05 (326 Lek) | 326 Lek | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 (257 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (778 Lek) | 521 Lek | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (231 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (139 Lek) | 99 Lek | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (119 Lek) | 101 Lek | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (707 Lek) | 1,226 Lek | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (217 Lek) | 178 Lek | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (95 Lek) | 89 Lek | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 68% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,621 (173,119 Lek) | 81,308 Lek | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,085 (115,900 Lek) | 45,859 Lek | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (12,588 Lek) | 12,102 Lek | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,110 (118,543 Lek) | 54,206 Lek | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €781 (83,387 Lek) | 82,338 Lek | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (9,522 Lek) | 10,244 Lek | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (3,239 Lek) | 1,817 Lek | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (40,858 Lek) | 43,510 Lek | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (10,483 Lek) | 14,475 Lek | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (849 Lek) | 931 Lek | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (1,270 Lek) | 650 Lek | + 95% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (9,079 Lek) | 4,997 Lek | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (3,678 Lek) | 4,714 Lek | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (9,017 Lek) | 10,030 Lek | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (12,236 Lek) | 15,685 Lek | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 63% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,528 (2,833,005 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (182 Lek) | 228 Lek | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (4,314 Lek) | 1,533 Lek | + 181% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (2,666 Lek) | 1,926 Lek | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 5% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (646 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (765 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (6,456 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 (462 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (323 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.73 (398 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (203 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (213 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (2,007 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (4,045 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (1,867 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (6,053 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (5,918 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (1,417 Lek) | 901 Lek | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (301 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (521 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (70,171 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (14 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (5,792 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.41 (578 Lek) | 326 Lek | + 77% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,734 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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