Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 85% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 62% | |||
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| Food in Perth (Australia) is 62% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Perth | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (1,556 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (905 Lek) | 643 Lek | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (470 Lek) | 354 Lek | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.75 (125 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.88 (420 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (450 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (728 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (341 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.42 (244 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.31 (379 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 247% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (1,258 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.11 (223 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (143 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 105% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Perth | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,121 (151,523 Lek) | 79,707 Lek | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,675 (119,700 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$379 (27,097 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,843 (131,697 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,258 (89,851 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$147 (10,488 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (4,185 Lek) | 1,795 Lek | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$563 (40,251 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$222 (15,845 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (820 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (2,216 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 358% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 28% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Perth | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (7,588 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (6,631 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (11,233 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$163 (11,655 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 160% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 160% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Perth | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,936 (1,996,044 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.78 (127 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 (12,127 Lek) | 1,573 Lek | + 671% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$23 (1,624 Lek) | 2,495 Lek | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Perth | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (698 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$22 (1,586 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (5,517 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (560 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.39 (314 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.87 (419 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.01 (215 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.58 (256 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (2,001 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 43% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Perth | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$65 (4,653 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (2,638 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$217 (15,486 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | + 348% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (7,650 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (1,336 Lek) | 885 Lek | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.07 (362 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (788 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 149% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$651 (46,479 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (27 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$63 (4,467 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$37 (2,613 Lek) | 342 Lek | + 665% | |
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TOTAL | + 85% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 446 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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