Cost of living in Albania compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (ARS $599) | ARS $459 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (ARS $287) | ARS $335 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (ARS $225) | ARS $126 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (ARS $90) | ARS $58 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 179 Lek (ARS $124) | ARS $110 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (ARS $81) | ARS $64 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (ARS $274) | ARS $246 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (ARS $90) | ARS $72 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (ARS $52) | ARS $38 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (ARS $79) | ARS $68 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (ARS $654) | ARS $243 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (ARS $121) | ARS $121 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (ARS $56) | ARS $35 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (ARS $33,157) | ARS $30,106 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (ARS $22,629) | ARS $19,951 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (ARS $5,471) | ARS $3,904 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,132 Lek (ARS $27,714) | ARS $21,325 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (ARS $19,263) | ARS $14,310 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (ARS $3,369) | ARS $3,039 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,334 Lek (ARS $921) | ARS $1,261 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (ARS $29,998) | ARS $25,297 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (ARS $6,449) | ARS $10,232 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (ARS $383) | ARS $315 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (ARS $207) | ARS $205 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 113% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (ARS $4,531) | ARS $3,029 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (ARS $5,063) | ARS $2,026 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (ARS $6,592) | ARS $4,797 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (ARS $10,899) | ARS $4,367 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (ARS $1,933,563) | ARS $1,419,320 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (ARS $124) | ARS $57 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (ARS $1,039) | ARS $1,332 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 110% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (ARS $502) | ARS $250 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (ARS $930) | ARS $549 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (ARS $1,888) | ARS $966 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (ARS $594) | ARS $236 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (ARS $492) | ARS $134 | + 267% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (ARS $314) | ARS $197 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (ARS $129) | ARS $100 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (ARS $267) | ARS $113 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (ARS $302) | ARS $419 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (ARS $2,307) | ARS $1,058 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (ARS $985) | ARS $581 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (ARS $2,328) | ARS $1,820 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (ARS $3,448) | ARS $1,720 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (ARS $565) | ARS $338 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (ARS $111) | ARS $137 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (ARS $278) | ARS $130 | + 114% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (ARS $17,264) | ARS $48,708 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $14 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (ARS $2,972) | ARS $1,754 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 321 Lek (ARS $222) | ARS $133 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 34% more expensive than in Argentina
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