Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tirana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 967 Lek (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 637 Lek (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (C$3.52) | C$5.78 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 153 Lek (C$1.74) | C$1.98 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 252 Lek (C$2.87) | C$4.18 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 174 Lek (C$1.99) | C$3.17 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 492 Lek (C$5.60) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130 Lek (C$1.47) | C$4.24 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 84 Lek (C$0.96) | C$3.76 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (C$1.13) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,407 Lek (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 163 Lek (C$1.86) | C$2.48 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 87 Lek (C$0.99) | C$1.93 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tirana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 70,522 Lek (C$802) | C$2,136 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 40,635 Lek (C$462) | C$1,233 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,520 Lek (C$120) | C$124 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 50,166 Lek (C$571) | C$1,120 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 33,534 Lek (C$382) | C$805 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,616 Lek (C$75) | C$66 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,782 Lek (C$20) | C$54 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 46,684 Lek (C$531) | C$311 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,918 Lek (C$136) | C$97 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,125 Lek (C$13) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 580 Lek (C$7) | C$25 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tirana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,069 Lek (C$69) | C$60 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,183 Lek (C$59) | C$39 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,126 Lek (C$115) | C$98 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,416 Lek (C$187) | C$117 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tirana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,927,500 Lek (C$21,933) | C$22,942 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 197 Lek (C$2.24) | C$1.40 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (C$18) | C$67 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,891 Lek (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tirana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 653 Lek (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,049 Lek (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,714 Lek (C$42) | C$77 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 532 Lek (C$6) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 425 Lek (C$4.84) | C$3.85 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 455 Lek (C$5.18) | C$4.33 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 243 Lek (C$2.77) | C$3.16 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 278 Lek (C$3.17) | C$2.46 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 644 Lek (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tirana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,147 Lek (C$36) | C$51 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,560 Lek (C$18) | C$27 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,443 Lek (C$39) | C$135 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,228 Lek (C$59) | C$96 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 729 Lek (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 199 Lek (C$2.27) | C$5.42 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 315 Lek (C$3.58) | C$7 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 71,707 Lek (C$816) | C$647 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Lek (C$0.33) | C$0.83 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,796 Lek (C$43) | C$37 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 340 Lek (C$3.86) | C$11 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 256 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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