Cost of living in Tirana, Albania vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 917 Lek (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 406 Lek (C$4.75) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek (C$3.79) | C$5.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (C$1.50) | C$1.98 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 198 Lek (C$2.32) | C$4.48 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Lek (C$1.37) | C$3.04 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 377 Lek (C$4.42) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (C$1.50) | C$4.24 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 73 Lek (C$0.86) | C$3.76 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (C$1.11) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 935 Lek (C$11) | C$19 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 170 Lek (C$1.99) | C$2.48 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (C$0.95) | C$1.93 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 62,001 Lek (C$725) | C$2,136 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 36,111 Lek (C$423) | C$1,241 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,212 Lek (C$119) | C$133 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 56,741 Lek (C$664) | C$1,120 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 29,531 Lek (C$346) | C$806 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,163 Lek (C$60) | C$66 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,611 Lek (C$19) | C$54 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,858 Lek (C$513) | C$311 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,535 Lek (C$135) | C$97 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 664 Lek (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 458 Lek (C$5.36) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,199 Lek (C$96) | C$60 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,651 Lek (C$54) | C$39 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,096 Lek (C$142) | C$98 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,019 Lek (C$176) | C$117 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,427,210 Lek (C$28,401) | C$22,935 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 179 Lek (C$2.09) | C$1.42 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,502 Lek (C$18) | C$67 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,789 Lek (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 734 Lek (C$9) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 883 Lek (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,883 Lek (C$34) | C$77 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 475 Lek (C$5.56) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (C$4.73) | C$3.85 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 447 Lek (C$5.23) | C$4.28 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 193 Lek (C$2.26) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 253 Lek (C$2.96) | C$2.46 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 472 Lek (C$5.53) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,737 Lek (C$32) | C$52 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,066 Lek (C$12) | C$26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,182 Lek (C$49) | C$117 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,557 Lek (C$53) | C$96 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 621 Lek (C$7) | C$9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 156 Lek (C$1.82) | C$5.42 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 305 Lek (C$3.57) | C$7 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,787 Lek (C$852) | C$647 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 33 Lek (C$0.39) | C$0.83 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000 Lek (C$47) | C$35 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 314 Lek (C$3.68) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 461 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,062 (347,124 Lek) in Tirana.
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