Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 31% 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$13) | C$22 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 718 Lek (C$10) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 385 Lek (C$5.18) | C$5.78 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 173 Lek (C$2.32) | C$1.97 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (C$4.38) | C$4.31 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 152 Lek (C$2.05) | C$3.89 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 521 Lek (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130 Lek (C$1.76) | C$4.59 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 99 Lek (C$1.33) | C$3.65 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 101 Lek (C$1.35) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,226 Lek (C$17) | C$19 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 178 Lek (C$2.39) | C$2.55 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 89 Lek (C$1.19) | C$2.11 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tirana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,308 Lek (C$1,094) | C$2,291 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,859 Lek (C$617) | C$1,332 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 12,102 Lek (C$163) | C$124 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,206 Lek (C$730) | C$1,235 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 82,338 Lek (C$1,108) | C$875 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,244 Lek (C$138) | C$68 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,817 Lek (C$24) | C$54 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,510 Lek (C$586) | C$311 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,475 Lek (C$195) | C$140 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 931 Lek (C$13) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 650 Lek (C$9) | C$25 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Tirana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,997 Lek (C$67) | C$57 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,714 Lek (C$63) | C$41 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,030 Lek (C$135) | C$105 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,685 Lek (C$211) | C$117 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 31% 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 | 1,451,820 Lek (C$19,539) | C$22,942 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 228 Lek (C$3.06) | C$1.66 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,533 Lek (C$21) | C$67 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,926 Lek (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tirana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 808 Lek (C$11) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,056 Lek (C$14) | C$22 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,246 Lek (C$44) | C$77 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 532 Lek (C$7) | C$6 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 392 Lek (C$5.27) | C$4.17 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 503 Lek (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 203 Lek (C$2.73) | C$3.11 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 328 Lek (C$4.41) | C$2.78 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 620 Lek (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tirana | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,925 Lek (C$39) | C$53 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,846 Lek (C$25) | C$26 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,460 Lek (C$47) | C$135 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,850 Lek (C$65) | C$96 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 901 Lek (C$12) | C$10 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 213 Lek (C$2.87) | C$4.71 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 339 Lek (C$4.56) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,450 Lek (C$948) | C$647 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Lek (C$0.39) | C$0.24 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,937 Lek (C$53) | C$37 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (C$4.39) | C$11 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 181 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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