Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 129% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 129% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (2,268 Lek) | 840 Lek | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (1,192 Lek) | 720 Lek | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (671 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.60 (146 Lek) | 169 Lek | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (689 Lek) | 384 Lek | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (678 Lek) | 184 Lek | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (1,132 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (611 Lek) | 174 Lek | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.59 (327 Lek) | 114 Lek | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.52 (230 Lek) | 96 Lek | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (1,704 Lek) | 1,339 Lek | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.62 (330 Lek) | 182 Lek | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.95 (360 Lek) | 84 Lek | + 331% | |
| Housing | + 382% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 382% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,938 (450,144 Lek) | 76,438 Lek | + 489% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,439 (404,581 Lek) | 46,107 Lek | + 777% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $156 (14,175 Lek) | 13,261 Lek | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,330 (303,523 Lek) | 54,935 Lek | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,863 (260,955 Lek) | 34,459 Lek | + 657% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $177 (16,127 Lek) | 10,875 Lek | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (5,541 Lek) | 1,759 Lek | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (24,708 Lek) | 38,446 Lek | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (13,226 Lek) | 12,785 Lek | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (1,137 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (3,474 Lek) | 507 Lek | + 586% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (5,799 Lek) | 4,776 Lek | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (3,912 Lek) | 4,074 Lek | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (9,808 Lek) | 9,739 Lek | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $161 (14,655 Lek) | 13,852 Lek | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,606 (2,698,553 Lek) | 1,647,080 Lek | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.36 (124 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $91 (8,319 Lek) | 1,542 Lek | + 440% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (1,988 Lek) | 2,130 Lek | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (780 Lek) | 596 Lek | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (1,245 Lek) | 920 Lek | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $232 (21,106 Lek) | 2,926 Lek | + 621% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $13 (1,203 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.09 (464 Lek) | 390 Lek | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (764 Lek) | 466 Lek | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.91 (539 Lek) | 263 Lek | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.92 (266 Lek) | 315 Lek | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (3,026 Lek) | 631 Lek | + 380% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (6,045 Lek) | 2,719 Lek | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $35 (3,148 Lek) | 1,753 Lek | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $383 (34,921 Lek) | 3,803 Lek | + 818% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $130 (11,883 Lek) | 4,508 Lek | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (1,592 Lek) | 813 Lek | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.80 (529 Lek) | 208 Lek | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (752 Lek) | 319 Lek | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $376 (34,305 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (25 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $94 (8,529 Lek) | 3,967 Lek | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (1,283 Lek) | 349 Lek | + 267% | |
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TOTAL | + 165% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 293 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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