Cost of living in Tirana, Albania vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 816 Lek (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 468 Lek (C$5.70) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 296 Lek (C$3.61) | C$5.78 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 126 Lek (C$1.53) | C$1.98 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (C$2.38) | C$4.18 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Lek (C$1.43) | C$3.04 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 378 Lek (C$4.60) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Lek (C$1.47) | C$4.24 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (C$0.92) | C$3.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (C$1.35) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 974 Lek (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 168 Lek (C$2.05) | C$2.48 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (C$0.98) | C$1.93 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,652 Lek (C$726) | C$2,136 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 36,332 Lek (C$442) | C$1,241 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,867 Lek (C$120) | C$133 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 39,348 Lek (C$479) | C$1,120 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,380 Lek (C$333) | C$806 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,287 Lek (C$64) | C$66 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,516 Lek (C$18) | C$54 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 36,436 Lek (C$444) | C$311 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,196 Lek (C$136) | C$97 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 631 Lek (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 419 Lek (C$5.10) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,848 Lek (C$96) | C$60 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,291 Lek (C$52) | C$39 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,430 Lek (C$139) | C$98 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,732 Lek (C$179) | C$117 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,289,650 Lek (C$27,876) | C$22,942 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (C$2.19) | C$1.39 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,479 Lek (C$18) | C$67 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,685 Lek (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 607 Lek (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 939 Lek (C$11) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,826 Lek (C$34) | C$77 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 475 Lek (C$5.78) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (C$4.76) | C$3.85 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (C$5.02) | C$4.28 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 180 Lek (C$2.19) | C$3.11 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 266 Lek (C$3.23) | C$2.46 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 480 Lek (C$5.84) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,857 Lek (C$35) | C$52 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,202 Lek (C$15) | C$26 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,443 Lek (C$42) | C$117 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,831 Lek (C$59) | C$96 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 717 Lek (C$9) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 Lek (C$2.06) | C$5.42 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 339 Lek (C$4.13) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 67,309 Lek (C$819) | C$647 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (C$0.38) | C$0.83 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,045 Lek (C$49) | C$35 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (C$3.87) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| 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 211 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,883 (318,969 Lek) in Tirana.
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