- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Canada
- Tirana
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tirana, Albania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 610 Lek (C$7) | C$14 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 528 Lek (C$5.89) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (C$3.64) | C$6 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (C$1.31) | C$2.38 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (C$2.12) | C$4.26 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 81 Lek (C$0.91) | C$2.62 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 411 Lek (C$4.59) | C$9 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 98 Lek (C$1.09) | C$3.73 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (C$0.67) | C$2.90 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Lek (C$0.94) | C$2.89 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 Lek (C$8) | C$16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 180 Lek (C$2.01) | C$2.31 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65 Lek (C$0.72) | C$1.76 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,206 Lek (C$762) | C$1,186 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,758 Lek (C$444) | C$982 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,051 Lek (C$112) | C$117 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,514 Lek (C$430) | C$919 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,471 Lek (C$240) | C$695 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,343 Lek (C$60) | C$64 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,011 Lek (C$22) | C$39 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 54,801 Lek (C$612) | C$392 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,303 Lek (C$137) | C$111 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 891 Lek (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 583 Lek (C$7) | C$26 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,363 Lek (C$82) | C$61 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,369 Lek (C$60) | C$41 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,985 Lek (C$89) | C$95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,409 Lek (C$116) | C$87 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,765,660 Lek (C$19,715) | C$22,684 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 164 Lek (C$1.84) | C$1.19 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (C$13) | C$47 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,679 Lek (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,013 Lek (C$11) | C$8 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 580 Lek (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,576 Lek (C$18) | C$85 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 395 Lek (C$4.41) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 385 Lek (C$4.30) | C$3.90 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 427 Lek (C$4.77) | C$3.90 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 169 Lek (C$1.89) | C$3.21 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 255 Lek (C$2.85) | C$2.46 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 414 Lek (C$4.63) | C$19 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,438 Lek (C$27) | C$44 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,171 Lek (C$13) | C$84 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,749 Lek (C$53) | C$90 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 555 Lek (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 Lek (C$1.38) | C$5.98 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 139 Lek (C$1.56) | C$5.61 | - 72% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 18,103 Lek (C$202) | C$141 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (C$0.44) | C$2.00 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,985 Lek (C$44) | C$34 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (C$3.35) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 483 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,103
(188,347 Lek)
in Tirana.
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