Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 209% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 155% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| New York City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (2,398 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (1,119 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (910 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (132 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (636 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (648 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 428% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (888 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.28 (558 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 386% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.90 (412 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 369% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.32 (350 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (1,867 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.12 (330 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.08 (431 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 361% | |
| Housing | + 496% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 496% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| New York City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $6,851 (723,839 Lek) | 79,707 Lek | + 808% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,177 (441,341 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 916% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (17,377 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,743 (395,456 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 563% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,353 (248,626 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 579% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $124 (13,107 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (7,102 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | + 313% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $308 (32,528 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (17,030 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (1,151 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (3,312 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 585% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| New York City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (6,422 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (6,010 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (9,940 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (15,581 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 201% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 201% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| New York City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,700 (2,609,710 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.31 (139 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 (13,658 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 770% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (2,248 Lek) | 2,540 Lek | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| New York City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (846 Lek) | 808 Lek | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (2,342 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $144 (15,190 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 368% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (905 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (428 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (756 Lek) | 503 Lek | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.14 (437 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (214 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (3,250 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 424% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| New York City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 (7,319 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 (3,814 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (37,011 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 970% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (10,423 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (1,770 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (557 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (795 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $443 (46,809 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (11 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (10,588 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (1,489 Lek) | 343 Lek | + 334% | |
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TOTAL | + 209% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 955 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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