Cost of living in Albania compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (B$8) | B$26 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (B$5.63) | B$9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (B$4.12) | B$14 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (B$1.65) | B$6.00 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (B$2.72) | B$6.00 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (B$1.52) | B$4.07 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (B$5.79) | B$5.04 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (B$1.56) | B$8 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (B$1.29) | B$1.32 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (B$1.04) | B$4.19 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (B$15) | B$15 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (B$1.64) | B$4.64 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (B$0.95) | B$3.85 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,360 Lek (B$752) | B$2,744 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (B$431) | B$1,697 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (B$155) | B$355 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (B$641) | B$2,091 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (B$460) | B$754 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (B$238) | B$219 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (B$17) | B$49 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (B$461) | B$716 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (B$281) | B$256 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (B$13) | B$11 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (B$5.10) | B$15 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (B$41) | B$100 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (B$37) | B$74 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (B$78) | B$150 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (B$98) | B$110 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (B$9,302) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (B$2.10) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (B$15) | B$56 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 57% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (B$11) | B$5.71 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (B$9) | B$23 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (B$29) | B$114 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (B$9) | B$8 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (B$3.42) | B$10 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (B$5.00) | B$14 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (B$2.45) | B$6.00 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (B$2.92) | B$8 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (B$7) | B$20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (B$28) | B$92 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (B$17) | B$60 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | B$43 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (B$43) | B$150 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (B$11) | B$24 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (B$2.24) | B$4.88 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (B$3.42) | B$7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (B$702) | B$1,200 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (B$0.23) | B$0.73 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (B$34) | B$113 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (B$3.21) | B$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 270 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Bahamas
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