Cost of living in Albania compared to Peru
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (S/. 34) | S/. 25 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (S/. 32) | S/. 20 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (S/. 15) | S/. 8 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (S/. 7) | S/. 5.33 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (S/. 15) | S/. 10 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (S/. 7) | S/. 4.08 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (S/. 28) | S/. 14 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (S/. 5.49) | S/. 6 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (S/. 4.18) | S/. 3.45 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (S/. 4.18) | S/. 6 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (S/. 42) | S/. 45 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (S/. 3.06) | S/. 2.15 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 59% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (S/. 2,869) | S/. 2,954 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (S/. 2,035) | S/. 1,722 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (S/. 564) | S/. 243 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (S/. 2,715) | S/. 1,790 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (S/. 1,044) | S/. 1,214 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (S/. 373) | S/. 173 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (S/. 234) | S/. 75 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (S/. 1,219) | S/. 1,121 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (S/. 848) | S/. 433 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (S/. 54) | S/. 39 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (S/. 40) | S/. 18 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (S/. 164) | S/. 136 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (S/. 149) | S/. 109 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (S/. 362) | S/. 272 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (S/. 541) | S/. 252 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (S/. 22,973) | S/. 60,706 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 4.74 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (S/. 65) | S/. 123 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 25 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (S/. 28) | S/. 29 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (S/. 104) | S/. 101 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (S/. 10) | S/. 24 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (S/. 16) | S/. 16 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (S/. 17) | S/. 19 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (S/. 14) | S/. 6 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (S/. 16) | S/. 6 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (S/. 24) | S/. 34 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (S/. 128) | S/. 56 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (S/. 67) | S/. 36 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 107 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (S/. 192) | S/. 137 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (S/. 33) | S/. 34 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 17 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (S/. 13) | S/. 10 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (S/. 3,133) | S/. 2,973 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.74 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (S/. 170) | S/. 169 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (S/. 14) | S/. 17 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,502 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 18% more expensive than in Peru
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