Cost of living in Albania compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (B$10) | B$22 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (B$11) | B$12 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (B$4.31) | B$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (B$1.80) | B$5.00 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (B$4.04) | B$3.90 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (B$2.39) | B$4.07 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (B$5.62) | B$5.04 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (B$2.09) | B$8 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (B$1.03) | B$10 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (B$1.36) | B$4.19 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (B$15) | B$15 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (B$2.20) | B$4.33 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (B$0.67) | B$3.85 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (B$634) | B$2,781 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (B$551) | B$1,345 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (B$82) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (B$377) | B$900 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (B$294) | B$450 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (B$79) | B$219 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (B$15) | B$49 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (B$340) | B$716 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (B$236) | B$256 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (B$7) | B$11 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (B$11) | B$15 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (B$46) | B$100 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (B$42) | B$74 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (B$175) | B$150 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (B$151) | B$110 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (B$6,410) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (B$2.20) | B$1.56 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (B$20) | B$56 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (B$2.33) | B$5.71 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (B$8) | B$23 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (B$29) | B$114 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (B$2.91) | B$8 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (B$4.37) | B$10 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (B$4.82) | B$14 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (B$3.89) | B$6.00 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (B$4.46) | B$8 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (B$7) | B$20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (B$53) | B$92 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (B$16) | B$60 | - 73% | |
| 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 | 8,089 Lek (B$94) | B$150 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (B$17) | B$24 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (B$2.33) | B$4.88 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (B$3.65) | B$7 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (B$874) | B$1,200 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | B$0.73 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (B$48) | B$113 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (B$4.17) | B$12 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 145 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Bahamas
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