Cost of living in Albania compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (Dinar 3.437) | Dinar 7 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (Dinar 3.225) | Dinar 2.874 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (Dinar 1.491) | Dinar 1.312 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (Dinar 0.719) | Dinar 0.626 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (Dinar 1.507) | Dinar 1.352 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (Dinar 0.739) | Dinar 2.493 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (Dinar 2.810) | Dinar 3.800 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (Dinar 0.550) | Dinar 0.734 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (Dinar 0.419) | Dinar 0.356 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (Dinar 0.419) | Dinar 1.122 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (Dinar 4.188) | Dinar 6 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (Dinar 0.796) | Dinar 0.734 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (Dinar 0.307) | Dinar 1.000 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (Dinar 288) | Dinar 577 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (Dinar 204) | Dinar 336 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Dinar 57) | Dinar 130 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (Dinar 272) | Dinar 300 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (Dinar 105) | Dinar 250 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (Dinar 37) | Dinar 25 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (Dinar 24) | Dinar 12 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Dinar 122) | Dinar 131 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (Dinar 85) | Dinar 35 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Dinar 5.429) | Dinar 3.000 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Dinar 4.015) | Dinar 3.000 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Dinar 16) | Dinar 15 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Dinar 15) | Dinar 20 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Dinar 36) | Dinar 38 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Dinar 54) | Dinar 29 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (Dinar 2,303) | Dinar 9,130 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (Dinar 0.789) | Dinar 0.244 | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 9 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Dinar 0.838) | Dinar 2.000 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (Dinar 2.803) | Dinar 6.000 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 7 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Dinar 1.047) | Dinar 2.000 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Dinar 1.571) | Dinar 0.875 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (Dinar 1.731) | Dinar 2.817 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (Dinar 1.398) | Dinar 1.000 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (Dinar 1.601) | Dinar 1.000 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (Dinar 2.363) | Dinar 2.000 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (Dinar 13) | Dinar 19 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (Dinar 19) | Dinar 31 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (Dinar 3.347) | Dinar 3.000 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Dinar 0.838) | Dinar 2.374 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (Dinar 1.312) | Dinar 2.747 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Dinar 314) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.033 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (Dinar 17) | Dinar 27 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (Dinar 1.364) | Dinar 2.647 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 225 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Bahrain
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