Cost of living in Albania compared to Peru
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 40% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 804 Lek (S/. 34) | S/. 25 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (S/. 38) | S/. 20 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (S/. 16) | S/. 8 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 162 Lek (S/. 7) | S/. 5.53 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (S/. 15) | S/. 10 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (S/. 9) | S/. 3.96 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (S/. 20) | S/. 13 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (S/. 3.70) | S/. 3.33 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (S/. 4.92) | S/. 6 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,465 Lek (S/. 62) | S/. 44 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (S/. 2.43) | S/. 2.00 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (S/. 2,287) | S/. 2,798 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (S/. 1,990) | S/. 1,768 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (S/. 294) | S/. 232 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (S/. 1,362) | S/. 1,702 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (S/. 1,061) | S/. 1,000 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (S/. 286) | S/. 135 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (S/. 55) | S/. 71 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (S/. 1,227) | S/. 1,080 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (S/. 854) | S/. 405 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (S/. 25) | S/. 37 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (S/. 40) | S/. 17 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 50% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (S/. 165) | S/. 150 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (S/. 150) | S/. 112 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (S/. 631) | S/. 285 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (S/. 545) | S/. 265 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (S/. 23,134) | S/. 55,348 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 5.18 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (S/. 72) | S/. 128 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| 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/. 21 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (S/. 28) | S/. 31 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (S/. 105) | S/. 106 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (S/. 11) | S/. 26 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (S/. 16) | S/. 15 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (S/. 17) | S/. 19 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (S/. 14) | S/. 5.72 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (S/. 16) | S/. 5.69 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (S/. 24) | S/. 39 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 45% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Albania | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (S/. 190) | S/. 41 | + 362% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (S/. 59) | S/. 41 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 102 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (S/. 340) | S/. 157 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (S/. 60) | S/. 34 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (S/. 8) | S/. 16 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (S/. 13) | S/. 9 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (S/. 3,155) | S/. 3,193 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.82 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (S/. 173) | S/. 173 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,913 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Peru
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