Cost of living in Albania compared to Bahrain
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (Dinar 3.152) | Dinar 5.352 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (Dinar 2.117) | Dinar 2.762 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (Dinar 1.546) | Dinar 2.050 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (Dinar 0.621) | Dinar 0.449 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (Dinar 1.023) | Dinar 2.580 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (Dinar 0.571) | Dinar 0.677 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (Dinar 2.177) | Dinar 2.140 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (Dinar 0.585) | Dinar 0.977 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (Dinar 0.486) | Dinar 0.347 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (Dinar 0.390) | Dinar 3.026 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (Dinar 5.712) | Dinar 8 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (Dinar 0.616) | Dinar 0.800 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (Dinar 0.356) | Dinar 0.200 | + 78% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,360 Lek (Dinar 282) | Dinar 448 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (Dinar 162) | Dinar 255 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (Dinar 58) | Dinar 57 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (Dinar 241) | Dinar 348 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (Dinar 173) | Dinar 224 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (Dinar 89) | Dinar 70 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 18 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (Dinar 173) | Dinar 119 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (Dinar 105) | Dinar 22 | + 374% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (Dinar 4.878) | Dinar 1.902 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (Dinar 1.914) | Dinar 4.457 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (Dinar 16) | Dinar 15 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (Dinar 14) | Dinar 18 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (Dinar 29) | Dinar 45 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (Dinar 37) | Dinar 50 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Dinar 3,495) | Dinar 10,500 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (Dinar 0.789) | Dinar 0.300 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (Dinar 5.463) | Dinar 12 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (Dinar 4.218) | Dinar 2.154 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Dinar 3.515) | Dinar 7 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Dinar 3.338) | Dinar 3.000 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (Dinar 1.286) | Dinar 1.625 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (Dinar 1.878) | Dinar 1.672 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (Dinar 0.920) | Dinar 1.351 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (Dinar 1.096) | Dinar 1.522 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (Dinar 2.563) | Dinar 1.745 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 25 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6.000 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 26 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (Dinar 16) | Dinar 80 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (Dinar 4.213) | Dinar 6.000 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (Dinar 0.841) | Dinar 3.000 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (Dinar 1.283) | Dinar 3.000 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Dinar 264) | Dinar 191 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Dinar 0.088) | Dinar 0.193 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (Dinar 13) | Dinar 37 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (Dinar 1.207) | Dinar 1.549 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 333 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Bahrain
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