Cost of living in San Juan (Argentina) is 20% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in San Juan (Argentina) is 4% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $2,291 (1,325 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,108 (641 Lek) | 643 Lek | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $557 (323 Lek) | 354 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $211 (122 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $385 (223 Lek) | 241 Lek | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $192 (111 Lek) | 123 Lek | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $682 (395 Lek) | 478 Lek | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $189 (109 Lek) | 115 Lek | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $99 (57 Lek) | 88 Lek | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $206 (119 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $920 (532 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $496 (287 Lek) | 172 Lek | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $49 (28 Lek) | 94 Lek | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $102,364 (59,227 Lek) | 77,237 Lek | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $49,633 (28,717 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $8,984 (5,198 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $57,541 (33,293 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $27,842 (16,109 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,182 (1,841 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,498 (1,445 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $68,212 (39,466 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $26,883 (15,554 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $2,400 (1,389 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $600 (347 Lek) | 483 Lek | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Argentina) is 20% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $5,472 (3,166 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $4,778 (2,765 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $25,559 (14,788 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $30,909 (17,883 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Argentina) is 20% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $3,023,630 (1,749,437 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $188 (109 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $3,512 (2,032 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $911 (527 Lek) | 2,575 Lek | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Argentina) is 6% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,028 (1,752 Lek) | 808 Lek | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $2,207 (1,277 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,883 (1,668 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $138 (80 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $481 (278 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $398 (230 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $271 (157 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $344 (199 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,391 (805 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Argentina) is 27% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Juan | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $3,733 (2,160 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,458 (844 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,972 (1,720 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $4,491 (2,599 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $825 (477 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $388 (224 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $483 (279 Lek) | 317 Lek | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $74,161 (42,909 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 (33 Lek) | 29 Lek | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $4,113 (2,379 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $334 (193 Lek) | 339 Lek | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 444 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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