Cost of living in Albania compared to Argentina
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (ARS $8,966) | ARS $16,943 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (ARS $8,413) | ARS $11,003 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (ARS $3,854) | ARS $3,548 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (ARS $1,780) | ARS $1,500 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (ARS $3,566) | ARS $3,262 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (ARS $1,771) | ARS $3,134 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (ARS $6,031) | ARS $5,570 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (ARS $1,436) | ARS $2,607 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (ARS $1,000) | ARS $1,521 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (ARS $1,009) | ARS $1,813 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (ARS $12,360) | ARS $7,262 | + 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (ARS $2,076) | ARS $2,798 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (ARS $730) | ARS $926 | - 21% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Albania is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (ARS $649,912) | ARS $909,962 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (ARS $456,693) | ARS $483,077 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (ARS $147,548) | ARS $100,720 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (ARS $511,124) | ARS $431,612 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (ARS $258,938) | ARS $271,460 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (ARS $97,697) | ARS $73,672 | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (ARS $16,389) | ARS $23,281 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (ARS $318,756) | ARS $537,073 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (ARS $221,729) | ARS $292,036 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (ARS $14,163) | ARS $7,221 | + 96% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (ARS $10,475) | ARS $4,704 | + 123% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (ARS $42,802) | ARS $122,840 | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (ARS $38,941) | ARS $94,059 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (ARS $94,723) | ARS $149,073 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (ARS $141,634) | ARS $125,791 | + 13% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (ARS $6,009,479) | ARS $32,141,400 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (ARS $2,058) | ARS $1,042 | + 97% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (ARS $16,944) | ARS $47,416 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (ARS $2,185) | ARS $12,930 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (ARS $7,313) | ARS $25,896 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (ARS $27,316) | ARS $23,245 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (ARS $2,732) | ARS $6,053 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (ARS $4,097) | ARS $3,406 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (ARS $4,517) | ARS $4,199 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (ARS $3,648) | ARS $3,460 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (ARS $4,177) | ARS $3,770 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (ARS $6,166) | ARS $9,195 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (ARS $33,419) | ARS $36,031 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (ARS $17,482) | ARS $11,571 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $58,893 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (ARS $50,129) | ARS $52,709 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (ARS $8,733) | ARS $8,669 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (ARS $2,185) | ARS $4,512 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (ARS $3,422) | ARS $4,825 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (ARS $819,474) | ARS $1,207,770 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $548 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (ARS $44,346) | ARS $29,669 | + 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (ARS $3,559) | ARS $4,991 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,028 prices entered by 660 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Argentina
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