Cost of living in Albania compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 34% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (ARS $614) | ARS $631 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (ARS $364) | ARS $451 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (ARS $216) | ARS $151 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (ARS $108) | ARS $67 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (ARS $162) | ARS $143 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (ARS $85) | ARS $87 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (ARS $308) | ARS $273 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (ARS $80) | ARS $103 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (ARS $53) | ARS $49 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (ARS $137) | ARS $80 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (ARS $1,368) | ARS $284 | + 382% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (ARS $140) | ARS $145 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (ARS $137) | ARS $39 | + 253% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 49% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (ARS $21,928) | ARS $36,839 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (ARS $24,662) | ARS $23,854 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (ARS $23,768) | ARS $4,442 | + 435% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (ARS $32,872) | ARS $24,903 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (ARS $17,543) | ARS $16,320 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (ARS $22,593) | ARS $3,492 | + 547% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (ARS $1,075) | ARS $1,429 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (ARS $13,456) | ARS $35,400 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (ARS $13,157) | ARS $14,949 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (ARS $537) | ARS $349 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (ARS $263) | ARS $262 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (ARS $2,193) | ARS $3,860 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (ARS $2,368) | ARS $2,403 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (ARS $6,021) | ARS $6,812 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (ARS $10,526) | ARS $5,666 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ARS $2,023,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (ARS $132) | ARS $69 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (ARS $1,403) | ARS $1,562 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 94% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (ARS $536) | ARS $289 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (ARS $882) | ARS $618 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (ARS $2,631) | ARS $1,172 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (ARS $956) | ARS $260 | + 268% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (ARS $354) | ARS $163 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (ARS $379) | ARS $219 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (ARS $193) | ARS $114 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (ARS $355) | ARS $129 | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (ARS $402) | ARS $505 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 55% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (ARS $3,661) | ARS $1,315 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (ARS $1,462) | ARS $673 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (ARS $3,025) | ARS $2,186 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (ARS $7,364) | ARS $2,201 | + 235% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (ARS $637) | ARS $404 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (ARS $156) | ARS $167 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (ARS $588) | ARS $154 | + 282% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (ARS $39,653) | ARS $66,358 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (ARS $18) | ARS $18 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (ARS $3,536) | ARS $1,988 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (ARS $279) | ARS $171 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,902 prices entered by 1,321 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 35% more expensive than in Argentina
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