Cost of living in Australia compared to Albania
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Food | + 64% | |||
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Food in Australia is 64% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Australia | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (1,417 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (920 Lek) | 651 Lek | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (433 Lek) | 459 Lek | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.04 (127 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (438 Lek) | 345 Lek | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (386 Lek) | 151 Lek | + 155% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (619 Lek) | 570 Lek | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.14 (320 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.64 (227 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (448 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 362% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (1,280 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.70 (231 Lek) | 185 Lek | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.39 (211 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 203% | |
Housing | + 81% | |||
Housing in Australia is 81% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Australia | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,709 (293,723 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | + 220% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,141 (195,942 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | + 344% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$218 (13,608 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,788 (173,917 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | + 214% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,151 (134,190 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$174 (10,862 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$76 (4,757 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$793 (49,473 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$288 (17,977 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$18 (1,105 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$48 (2,977 Lek) | 959 Lek | + 210% | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Australia is 56% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Australia | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$129 (8,030 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 105% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$95 (5,922 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$179 (11,166 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$209 (13,061 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 226% | |||
Transportation in Australia is 226% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Australia | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,866 (2,424,499 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | + 144% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 (124 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$185 (11,570 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 646% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Australia is 56% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Australia | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (454 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 127% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (1,176 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 135% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$81 (5,051 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 102% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$9 (565 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 126% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.56 (347 Lek) | 375 Lek | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (547 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.36 (272 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$5.30 (331 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (2,240 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 348% | |
Entertainment | + 73% | |||
Entertainment in Australia is 73% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Australia | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$66 (4,089 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$46 (2,856 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$262 (16,373 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (7,916 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 164% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (1,317 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.10 (318 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (689 Lek) | 308 Lek | + 123% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$1,070 (66,735 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.95 (59 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$92 (5,710 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 90% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$44 (2,719 Lek) | 323 Lek | + 743% | |
TOTAL | + 102% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,911 prices entered by 389 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 102% more expensive than in Albania
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