Cost of living in Albania compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (B$8) | B$20 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (B$4.06) | B$9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek (B$3.17) | B$6 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (B$1.25) | B$3.93 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 Lek (B$1.71) | B$5.33 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (B$1.15) | B$4.07 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (B$3.87) | B$5.04 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (B$1.28) | B$5.45 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Lek (B$0.66) | B$4.34 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (B$1.12) | B$3.00 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (B$9) | B$17 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 158 Lek (B$1.54) | B$4.64 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (B$0.80) | B$3.38 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 79% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (B$469) | B$2,878 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 37,325 Lek (B$365) | B$1,697 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,962 Lek (B$68) | B$355 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,250 Lek (B$354) | B$2,091 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (B$273) | B$754 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (B$48) | B$219 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,299 Lek (B$13) | B$49 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,826 Lek (B$272) | B$716 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (B$91) | B$256 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (B$5.42) | B$11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (B$2.93) | B$12 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (B$64) | B$100 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (B$72) | B$100 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Lek (B$78) | B$150 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (B$154) | B$110 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (B$27,369) | B$41,135 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (B$1.76) | B$1.23 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (B$15) | B$56 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 785 Lek (B$8) | B$5.71 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (B$13) | B$23 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (B$27) | B$110 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (B$8) | B$8 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (B$7) | B$5.44 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (B$4.44) | B$7 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (B$1.83) | B$4.35 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (B$3.78) | B$3.46 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (B$4.89) | B$28 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (B$33) | B$70 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (B$14) | B$60 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (B$33) | B$43 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (B$49) | B$150 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (B$8) | B$20 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (B$1.57) | B$4.88 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (B$3.93) | B$6.00 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (B$244) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | B$0.73 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,231 Lek (B$41) | B$99 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 314 Lek (B$3.07) | B$12 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Bahamas
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