- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Iraq
- Vlorë
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vlorë, Albania compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vlorë (Albania) is 40% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 950 Lek (10,717 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 450 Lek (5,077 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 344 Lek (3,878 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Lek (1,354 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 119 Lek (1,346 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 433 Lek (4,889 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 878% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 425 Lek (4,795 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 130 Lek (1,467 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90 Lek (1,015 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 77 Lek (865 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,100 Lek (12,410 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 188 Lek (2,115 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (959 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Vlorë (Albania) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,000 Lek (282,039 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,500 Lek (242,554 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 Lek (33,845 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 17,500 Lek (197,427 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 15,000 Lek (169,223 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,800 Lek (20,307 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,667 Lek (30,084 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 46,633 Lek (526,096 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,833 Lek (144,780 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,233 Lek (25,195 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 404% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 233 Lek (2,632 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Vlorë (Albania) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,775 Lek (42,588 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,833 Lek (31,964 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,333 Lek (82,731 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,333 Lek (48,887 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Vlorë (Albania) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,666,670 Lek (18,802,642 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 116 Lek (1,305 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Lek (11,282 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Vlorë (Albania) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 433 Lek (4,889 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 252 Lek (2,844 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 456 Lek (5,147 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 Lek (4,513 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 181 Lek (2,045 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 Lek (2,820 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Vlorë (Albania) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,667 Lek (30,084 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 367 Lek (4,137 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 Lek (11,282 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,625 Lek (52,177 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 225 Lek (2,538 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 123 Lek (1,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 201 Lek (2,268 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Lek (158 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 Lek (67,689 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 243 Lek (2,736 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 34 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vlorë (Albania) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 893,587 Dinar
(79,208 Lek)
in Vlorë
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
803,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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