Cost of living in Canada compared to Albania
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Canada is 77% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Canada | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (1,669 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (1,006 Lek) | 651 Lek | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (685 Lek) | 459 Lek | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.28 (231 Lek) | 188 Lek | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.88 (414 Lek) | 345 Lek | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.56 (392 Lek) | 151 Lek | + 159% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (772 Lek) | 570 Lek | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.47 (385 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.31 (233 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 133% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 (284 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 193% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (1,482 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.23 (228 Lek) | 185 Lek | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.58 (182 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 160% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Canada is 44% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Canada | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,889 (203,547 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,295 (161,696 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | + 266% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$240 (16,879 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,062 (145,296 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,501 (105,776 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$128 (9,044 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (4,582 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 (28,252 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$213 (15,006 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (996 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (2,089 Lek) | 959 Lek | + 118% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 16% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Canada | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (5,661 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (3,990 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$147 (10,366 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$173 (12,225 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 133% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 133% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Canada | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,546 (2,363,932 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | + 138% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.60 (112 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (7,460 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 381% | |
Personal Care | + 93% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 93% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Canada | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (766 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 283% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (1,695 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 239% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 (7,253 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 190% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (684 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 174% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (456 Lek) | 375 Lek | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (456 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.45 (313 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 (256 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (2,173 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 335% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 56% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Canada | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 (4,776 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (2,188 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$217 (15,262 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$129 (9,113 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 204% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (1,046 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.88 (414 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 107% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (574 Lek) | 308 Lek | + 86% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$808 (56,966 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (31 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (4,727 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (1,248 Lek) | 323 Lek | + 287% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,711 prices entered by 753 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Canada is 72% more expensive than in Albania
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