Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Salvador | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 42 (847 Lek) | 967 Lek | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (721 Lek) | 718 Lek | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (230 Lek) | 385 Lek | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 7 (138 Lek) | 173 Lek | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 11 (229 Lek) | 326 Lek | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (128 Lek) | 152 Lek | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (486 Lek) | 521 Lek | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 11 (219 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (125 Lek) | 99 Lek | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (129 Lek) | 101 Lek | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (902 Lek) | 1,226 Lek | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (170 Lek) | 178 Lek | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.31 (66 Lek) | 89 Lek | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Salvador | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,500 (70,284 Lek) | 81,308 Lek | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,898 (38,118 Lek) | 45,859 Lek | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 858 (17,228 Lek) | 12,102 Lek | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,848 (57,201 Lek) | 54,206 Lek | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,608 (32,287 Lek) | 82,338 Lek | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 434 (8,710 Lek) | 10,244 Lek | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 66 (1,316 Lek) | 1,817 Lek | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,863 (37,412 Lek) | 43,510 Lek | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 606 (12,177 Lek) | 14,475 Lek | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (540 Lek) | 931 Lek | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 22 (451 Lek) | 650 Lek | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Salvador | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 217 (4,365 Lek) | 4,997 Lek | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 214 (4,306 Lek) | 4,714 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 393 (7,884 Lek) | 10,030 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 284 (5,709 Lek) | 15,685 Lek | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 45% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Salvador | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,789 (1,803,197 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.75 (116 Lek) | 228 Lek | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 273 (5,477 Lek) | 1,533 Lek | + 257% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (739 Lek) | 1,926 Lek | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Salvador | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (411 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 61 (1,215 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 232 (4,653 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (374 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 15 (295 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 20 (394 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (145 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.04 (81 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 48 (956 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Salvador | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 112 (2,240 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 68 (1,361 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 152 (3,052 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 214 (4,300 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (514 Lek) | 901 Lek | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (308 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (170 Lek) | 339 Lek | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,566 (91,702 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.27 (26 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 139 (2,786 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 14 (273 Lek) | 326 Lek | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 0% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 542 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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