- Cost of Living
- Albania
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- Elbasan
- Adelaide
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Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 54% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | AU$17 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 Lek (AU$1.87) | AU$10 | - 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (AU$4.98) | AU$5.18 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (AU$1.24) | AU$1.56 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (AU$2.49) | AU$4.38 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (AU$1.24) | AU$5.29 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (AU$15) | AU$4.77 | + 213% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (AU$1.00) | AU$4.26 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (AU$0.50) | AU$5.56 | - 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (AU$1.88) | AU$5.58 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 50% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 200 Lek (AU$2.49) | AU$3.71 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (AU$0.44) | AU$3.01 | - 86% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 63% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 Lek (AU$373) | AU$2,563 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | AU$1,656 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (AU$124) | AU$264 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 Lek (AU$187) | AU$1,421 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 Lek (AU$124) | AU$1,042 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (AU$37) | AU$132 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | AU$67 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 40,000 Lek (AU$498) | AU$1,162 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (AU$75) | AU$238 | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (AU$47) | AU$16 | + 189% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$27 | - | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 5% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (AU$87) | AU$104 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (AU$73) | AU$77 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (AU$187) | AU$150 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (AU$87) | AU$132 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 1% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (AU$18,996) | AU$25,495 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (AU$2.06) | AU$1.54 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$128 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 38% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (AU$25) | AU$49 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Lek (AU$4.98) | AU$7 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (AU$3.89) | AU$5.30 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (AU$5.60) | AU$6 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (AU$1.62) | AU$2.94 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (AU$3.73) | AU$4.25 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (AU$3.73) | AU$27 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 23% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (AU$25) | AU$50 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$36 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$195 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (AU$50) | AU$70 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (AU$1.87) | AU$3.74 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 51% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$1.02 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$69 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (AU$3.73) | AU$20 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Elbasan (Albania) is 40% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,300
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$4,989
(401,100 Lek)
in Elbasan.
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