Cost of living in Elbasan (Albania) is 46% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 46% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Elbasan | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 350 Lek (Dirham 14) | Dirham 39 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 287 Lek (Dirham 11) | Dirham 32 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (Dirham 15) | Dirham 16 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 115 Lek (Dirham 4.46) | Dirham 6 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 209 Lek (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (Dirham 3.86) | Dirham 5.57 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (Dirham 46) | Dirham 16 | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (Dirham 3.09) | Dirham 9 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (Dirham 1.55) | Dirham 3.75 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 121 Lek (Dirham 4.68) | Dirham 10 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (Dirham 23) | Dirham 65 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 51 Lek (Dirham 1.97) | Dirham 4.33 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 82% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Elbasan | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,372 Lek (Dirham 1,096) | Dirham 10,772 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,417 Lek (Dirham 789) | Dirham 8,005 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,892 Lek (Dirham 305) | Dirham 795 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,892 Lek (Dirham 614) | Dirham 6,108 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,595 Lek (Dirham 409) | Dirham 4,265 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,208 Lek (Dirham 124) | Dirham 454 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Lek (Dirham 39) | Dirham 343 | - 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (Dirham 1,546) | Dirham 1,200 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (Dirham 232) | Dirham 307 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,306 Lek (Dirham 89) | Dirham 44 | + 103% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 36 | - | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 29% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Elbasan | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (Dirham 270) | Dirham 198 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 6,000 Lek (Dirham 232) | Dirham 184 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (Dirham 580) | Dirham 344 | + 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (Dirham 270) | Dirham 350 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 30% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Elbasan | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,630,000 Lek (Dirham 62,988) | Dirham 87,999 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Lek (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.00 | + 120% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 79 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,928 Lek (Dirham 113) | Dirham 25 | + 357% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 48% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Elbasan | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 317 Lek (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Dirham 39) | Dirham 47 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (Dirham 77) | Dirham 329 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Lek (Dirham 15) | Dirham 24 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 301 Lek (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (Dirham 17) | Dirham 24 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 153 Lek (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 15 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (Dirham 12) | Dirham 63 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Elbasan | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (Dirham 77) | Dirham 204 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 91 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 759 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,717 Lek (Dirham 105) | Dirham 272 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 540 Lek (Dirham 21) | Dirham 71 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 134 Lek (Dirham 5.19) | Dirham 20 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 456 Lek (Dirham 18) | Dirham 40 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,834 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.70 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 266 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 391 Lek (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 23% | |
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 166 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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