Cost of living in Albania compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 179 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 110 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 53 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 192 Lek (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 34 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 116 Lek (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 384 Lek (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 68 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 127 Lek (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 39 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Lek (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 892 Lek (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 224 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 181 Lek (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 29 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Lek (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (Mex$ 12,069) | Mex$ 18,802 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (Mex$ 6,800) | Mex$ 8,633 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (Mex$ 1,644) | Mex$ 1,276 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,132 Lek (Mex$ 8,328) | Mex$ 10,874 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (Mex$ 5,788) | Mex$ 5,429 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (Mex$ 1,012) | Mex$ 852 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,334 Lek (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 379 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (Mex$ 9,014) | Mex$ 7,312 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (Mex$ 1,938) | Mex$ 1,960 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 101 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 86 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 116% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (Mex$ 1,362) | Mex$ 841 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (Mex$ 1,521) | Mex$ 627 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (Mex$ 1,981) | Mex$ 1,540 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (Mex$ 3,275) | Mex$ 1,160 | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (Mex$ 581,025) | Mex$ 317,750 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 20 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,451 Lek (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 497 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 82 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 198 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 528 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 73 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 48 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 56 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 29 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 29 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 190 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (Mex$ 693) | Mex$ 333 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 140 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 884 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (Mex$ 1,036) | Mex$ 656 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 114 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 63 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 40 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (Mex$ 5,188) | Mex$ 9,578 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (Mex$ 893) | Mex$ 952 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 308 Lek (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 58 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Mexico
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