- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Iraq
- Elbasan
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Elbasan (Albania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 Lek (1,554 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (4,144 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (1,036 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (2,072 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (1,036 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (12,433 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (829 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (414 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (1,570 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (6,216 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 200 Lek (2,072 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (363 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 Lek (310,813 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (103,604 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 Lek (155,407 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 Lek (103,604 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (31,081 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 Lek (414,418 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (62,163 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (38,852 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (72,523 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (61,214 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (155,407 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (72,523 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 21% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (15,821,739 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (1,716 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 208% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 90,000 Dinar | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (5,180 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (10,360 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (20,721 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Lek (4,144 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (3,238 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (4,662 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (1,347 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (3,108 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (3,108 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (20,721 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (41,442 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (7,252 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (1,554 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (7,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (3,108 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Elbasan (Albania) is 21% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,024,018 Dinar
(98,839 Lek)
in Elbasan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
849,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib.
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