Cost of living in Albania compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (ARS $3,588) | ARS $5,105 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (ARS $2,342) | ARS $3,203 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (ARS $1,811) | ARS $1,108 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (ARS $716) | ARS $437 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (ARS $1,145) | ARS $1,181 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (ARS $492) | ARS $849 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (ARS $1,763) | ARS $1,651 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (ARS $583) | ARS $790 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (ARS $401) | ARS $494 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (ARS $376) | ARS $519 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (ARS $4,835) | ARS $2,294 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (ARS $709) | ARS $983 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (ARS $349) | ARS $298 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 121% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (ARS $338,600) | ARS $296,035 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (ARS $203,250) | ARS $168,515 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (ARS $85,473) | ARS $23,722 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (ARS $223,339) | ARS $192,480 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (ARS $855,510) | ARS $129,310 | + 562% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (ARS $77,303) | ARS $13,834 | + 459% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (ARS $17,428) | ARS $5,634 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (ARS $153,986) | ARS $147,895 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (ARS $115,489) | ARS $81,086 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (ARS $4,679) | ARS $1,776 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (ARS $4,078) | ARS $1,516 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (ARS $14,547) | ARS $36,125 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (ARS $16,421) | ARS $19,910 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (ARS $34,411) | ARS $51,187 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (ARS $50,841) | ARS $43,771 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (ARS $3,826,953) | ARS $12,879,500 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (ARS $802) | ARS $303 | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (ARS $5,974) | ARS $10,118 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 34% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (ARS $4,620) | ARS $2,817 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (ARS $3,850) | ARS $4,097 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (ARS $11,963) | ARS $6,004 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (ARS $3,655) | ARS $1,278 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (ARS $1,409) | ARS $1,102 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (ARS $2,057) | ARS $1,353 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (ARS $1,007) | ARS $947 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (ARS $1,200) | ARS $828 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (ARS $2,806) | ARS $3,011 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Albania | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (ARS $11,549) | ARS $8,383 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (ARS $6,810) | ARS $3,971 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $17,404 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (ARS $17,506) | ARS $14,983 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (ARS $5,089) | ARS $3,131 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (ARS $921) | ARS $1,549 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (ARS $1,529) | ARS $1,090 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (ARS $288,723) | ARS $374,204 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (ARS $96) | ARS $90 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (ARS $14,093) | ARS $9,215 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (ARS $1,252) | ARS $978 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,661 prices entered by 933 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Argentina
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