Cost of living in Albania compared to Australia
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (AU$15) | AU$23 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (AU$2.90) | AU$1.94 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (AU$4.64) | AU$7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (AU$1.99) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (AU$2.36) | AU$5.03 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (AU$1.62) | AU$3.67 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (AU$1.52) | AU$6 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (AU$20) | AU$20 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (AU$2.87) | AU$3.67 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (AU$1.42) | AU$3.04 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (AU$1,372) | AU$3,871 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (AU$824) | AU$2,594 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (AU$346) | AU$216 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (AU$905) | AU$2,355 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (AU$3,467) | AU$1,942 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (AU$313) | AU$163 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (AU$71) | AU$71 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (AU$624) | AU$535 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (AU$468) | AU$248 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (AU$17) | AU$42 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (AU$59) | AU$125 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (AU$67) | AU$81 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (AU$139) | AU$178 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (AU$206) | AU$191 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (AU$15,509) | AU$35,831 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (AU$3.25) | AU$1.99 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (AU$24) | AU$160 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (AU$19) | AU$8 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (AU$16) | AU$24 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (AU$48) | AU$83 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (AU$5.71) | AU$5.15 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (AU$4.08) | AU$4.19 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (AU$4.86) | AU$4.66 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (AU$11) | AU$32 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (AU$47) | AU$66 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (AU$28) | AU$42 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$292 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (AU$71) | AU$120 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (AU$21) | AU$20 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (AU$3.73) | AU$5.31 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (AU$1,170) | AU$883 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (AU$0.39) | AU$0.50 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (AU$57) | AU$75 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (AU$5.09) | AU$41 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,965 prices entered by 429 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Australia
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