Cost of living in Brazil compared to Albania
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Brazil is 17% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Brazil | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 36 (682 Lek) | 825 Lek | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (655 Lek) | 651 Lek | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (197 Lek) | 459 Lek | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.17 (98 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (241 Lek) | 345 Lek | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (148 Lek) | 151 Lek | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (462 Lek) | 570 Lek | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (186 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (118 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.86 (111 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 44 (838 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (174 Lek) | 185 Lek | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.50 (85 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 22% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Brazil is 45% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Brazil | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,813 (72,047 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,416 (45,640 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 673 (12,720 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,756 (52,064 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,661 (31,380 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 557 (10,532 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (1,692 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,914 (36,160 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 655 (12,385 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (578 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 21 (398 Lek) | 959 Lek | - 58% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Brazil is 12% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Brazil | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 253 (4,784 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 262 (4,945 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 411 (7,764 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 321 (6,064 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | - 53% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Brazil is 65% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Brazil | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,768 (2,092,813 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | + 111% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.65 (107 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 241 (4,561 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 194% | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Brazil is 13% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Brazil | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (385 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (914 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 275 (5,189 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 108% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 23 (428 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (256 Lek) | 375 Lek | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 19 (351 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (139 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.39 (102 Lek) | 250 Lek | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 59 (1,108 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 122% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Brazil is about the same as in Albania | ||||
Brazil | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 109 (2,068 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 (1,164 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 251 (4,751 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 224 (4,226 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (566 Lek) | 926 Lek | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (272 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (217 Lek) | 308 Lek | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,068 (76,861 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.11 (21 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 135 (2,558 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (213 Lek) | 323 Lek | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,648 prices entered by 1,845 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazil is 6% cheaper than in Albania
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