Cost of living in Santiago (Chile) is 29% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Santiago (Chile) is 23% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Santiago | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$13,638 (1,794 Lek) | 1,244 Lek | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,693 (880 Lek) | 723 Lek | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$2,970 (391 Lek) | 358 Lek | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$1,021 (134 Lek) | 182 Lek | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,613 (344 Lek) | 260 Lek | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,467 (193 Lek) | 145 Lek | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$5,263 (692 Lek) | 465 Lek | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,531 (201 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$991 (130 Lek) | 91 Lek | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$1,255 (165 Lek) | 108 Lek | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$6,652 (875 Lek) | 1,452 Lek | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,916 (252 Lek) | 175 Lek | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$625 (82 Lek) | 81 Lek | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 35% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Santiago | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$970,174 (127,603 Lek) | 79,707 Lek | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$596,504 (78,456 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$66,227 (8,711 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$605,818 (79,681 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$397,875 (52,331 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$48,217 (6,342 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$16,391 (2,156 Lek) | 1,795 Lek | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$268,427 (35,305 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$76,747 (10,094 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$9,015 (1,186 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,856 (1,428 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 195% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 22% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Santiago | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$42,413 (5,578 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,389 (3,339 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$65,286 (8,587 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$77,249 (10,160 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 57% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Santiago | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$14,766,000 (1,942,116 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$1,231 (162 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$43,457 (5,716 Lek) | 1,573 Lek | + 263% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$8,361 (1,100 Lek) | 2,492 Lek | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 21% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Santiago | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$3,588 (472 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$10,073 (1,325 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$36,099 (4,748 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,173 (549 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$3,877 (510 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$4,009 (527 Lek) | 503 Lek | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,991 (262 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,959 (258 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$16,996 (2,235 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 17% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santiago | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$30,165 (3,968 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$10,344 (1,361 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$23,155 (3,045 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$45,633 (6,002 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$7,789 (1,024 Lek) | 885 Lek | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$4,023 (529 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,983 (392 Lek) | 317 Lek | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$632,377 (83,174 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$169 (22 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$49,724 (6,540 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,400 (579 Lek) | 342 Lek | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,712 prices entered by 484 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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