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Cost of living in Durrës, Albania compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Durrës (Albania) is 21% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | AU$17 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,788 Lek (AU$22) | AU$9 | + 144% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (AU$1.62) | AU$1.50 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 180 Lek (AU$2.24) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 166 Lek (AU$2.06) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 358 Lek (AU$4.45) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 74 Lek (AU$0.92) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (AU$0.75) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (AU$1.35) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (AU$7) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 160 Lek (AU$1.99) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 57 Lek (AU$0.70) | - | - | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Durrës (Albania) is 52% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,333 Lek (AU$352) | AU$1,271 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,000 Lek (AU$199) | AU$2,559 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$645 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 46,667 Lek (AU$580) | AU$1,290 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 45,000 Lek (AU$560) | AU$860 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | AU$215 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,289 Lek (AU$28) | AU$55 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | AU$668 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 7,000 Lek (AU$87) | AU$100 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 525 Lek (AU$7) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Durrës (Albania) is 4% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,658 Lek (AU$95) | AU$100 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,833 Lek (AU$60) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,763 Lek (AU$134) | AU$90 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,948 Lek (AU$149) | AU$150 | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Durrës (Albania) is 6% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 Lek (AU$2.09) | AU$1.31 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Durrës (Albania) is 12% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 324 Lek (AU$4.03) | AU$15 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Lek (AU$19) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,790 Lek (AU$22) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 484 Lek (AU$6) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 271 Lek (AU$3.37) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 362 Lek (AU$4.50) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 342 Lek (AU$4.26) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Durrës (Albania) is 34% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Lek (AU$31) | AU$47 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 658 Lek (AU$8) | AU$33 | - 75% | |
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 | 4,421 Lek (AU$55) | AU$100 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 Lek (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 171 Lek (AU$2.13) | AU$5.00 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 208 Lek (AU$2.59) | AU$4.00 | - 35% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,711 Lek (AU$46) | AU$52 | - 11% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 279 Lek (AU$3.47) | AU$20 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on November 15, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Durrës (Albania) is 21% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$4,100
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$3,247
(261,040 Lek)
in Durrës.
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