- 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 (1,645 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (4,386 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (1,096 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (2,193 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (1,096 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (13,157 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (877 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (439 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (1,661 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (6,578 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 200 Lek (2,193 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (384 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 (328,919 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 (109,640 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 Lek (164,460 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 Lek (109,640 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (32,892 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 Lek (438,559 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (65,784 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (41,115 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 (76,748 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (64,780 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (164,460 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (76,748 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 22% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (16,743,420 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (1,816 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 226% | |
| 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 (5,482 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (10,964 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (21,928 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Lek (4,386 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (3,426 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (4,934 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (1,425 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (3,289 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (3,289 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (21,928 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 (43,856 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (7,675 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (1,645 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (8,306 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 (3,289 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
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 November 07, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Elbasan (Albania) is 22% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,180,747 Dinar
(107,693 Lek)
in Elbasan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
970,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib.
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