Cost of living in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 73% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (1,787 Lek) | 967 Lek | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (747 Lek) | 718 Lek | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.07 (375 Lek) | 385 Lek | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.10 (134 Lek) | 173 Lek | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.83 (345 Lek) | 326 Lek | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.47 (179 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.23 (395 Lek) | 521 Lek | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (243 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.18 (144 Lek) | 99 Lek | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.94 (236 Lek) | 101 Lek | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (1,017 Lek) | 1,226 Lek | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.21 (270 Lek) | 178 Lek | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.14 (139 Lek) | 89 Lek | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 105% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,645 (200,739 Lek) | 81,308 Lek | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,069 (130,459 Lek) | 45,859 Lek | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £341 (41,642 Lek) | 12,102 Lek | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £955 (116,517 Lek) | 54,206 Lek | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £702 (85,678 Lek) | 82,338 Lek | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (13,174 Lek) | 10,244 Lek | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (3,332 Lek) | 1,817 Lek | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £408 (49,840 Lek) | 43,510 Lek | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £143 (17,452 Lek) | 14,475 Lek | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (891 Lek) | 931 Lek | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (1,851 Lek) | 650 Lek | + 185% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (7,784 Lek) | 4,997 Lek | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (3,538 Lek) | 4,714 Lek | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £64 (7,814 Lek) | 10,030 Lek | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (8,620 Lek) | 15,685 Lek | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 149% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,629 (3,616,624 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.67 (203 Lek) | 228 Lek | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £71 (8,667 Lek) | 1,533 Lek | + 465% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £14 (1,733 Lek) | 1,926 Lek | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.15 (629 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £21 (2,614 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £80 (9,707 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.02 (369 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.39 (170 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.27 (521 Lek) | 503 Lek | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.78 (217 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.70 (208 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (1,701 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 20% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (4,309 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (2,401 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £298 (36,368 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 951% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (7,482 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (1,064 Lek) | 901 Lek | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.22 (393 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.55 (555 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £367 (44,808 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (12 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £28 (3,471 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (1,312 Lek) | 326 Lek | + 302% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 403 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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