Cost of living in Albania compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 728 Lek (Dinar 2.653) | Dinar 2.834 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 801 Lek (Dinar 2.917) | Dinar 3.201 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 272 Lek (Dinar 0.990) | Dinar 1.448 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (Dinar 0.447) | Dinar 0.635 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 201 Lek (Dinar 0.731) | Dinar 1.129 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 Lek (Dinar 0.270) | Dinar 0.426 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 335 Lek (Dinar 1.220) | Dinar 3.214 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 76 Lek (Dinar 0.278) | Dinar 0.910 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (Dinar 0.229) | Dinar 0.400 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 110 Lek (Dinar 0.401) | Dinar 2.060 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 959 Lek (Dinar 3.492) | Dinar 7 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 151 Lek (Dinar 0.550) | Dinar 1.000 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Lek (Dinar 0.291) | Dinar 0.316 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,826 Lek (Dinar 185) | Dinar 363 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,810 Lek (Dinar 130) | Dinar 332 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,578 Lek (Dinar 39) | Dinar 203 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 43,309 Lek (Dinar 158) | Dinar 383 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 33,632 Lek (Dinar 123) | Dinar 224 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,463 Lek (Dinar 64) | Dinar 70 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,505 Lek (Dinar 5.482) | Dinar 9 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,945 Lek (Dinar 120) | Dinar 119 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,189 Lek (Dinar 44) | Dinar 22 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 687 Lek (Dinar 2.504) | Dinar 1.902 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Lek (Dinar 0.911) | Dinar 4.457 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,046 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,009 Lek (Dinar 15) | Dinar 18 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,761 Lek (Dinar 32) | Dinar 26 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (Dinar 44) | Dinar 33 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (Dinar 1,821) | Dinar 10,500 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (Dinar 0.549) | Dinar 0.234 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,577 Lek (Dinar 5.744) | Dinar 10 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 308 Lek (Dinar 1.121) | Dinar 2.154 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (Dinar 3.665) | Dinar 7 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (Dinar 3.460) | Dinar 3.000 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (Dinar 1.318) | Dinar 2.285 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (Dinar 1.533) | Dinar 1.672 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (Dinar 0.474) | Dinar 1.351 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (Dinar 1.404) | Dinar 1.522 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 463 Lek (Dinar 1.688) | Dinar 2.500 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 13 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (Dinar 13) | Dinar 26 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,355 Lek (Dinar 20) | Dinar 13 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 682 Lek (Dinar 2.483) | Dinar 6.000 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 173 Lek (Dinar 0.631) | Dinar 1.432 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 220 Lek (Dinar 0.800) | Dinar 3.000 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (Dinar 165) | Dinar 191 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (Dinar 0.073) | Dinar 0.193 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,233 Lek (Dinar 26) | Dinar 23 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 308 Lek (Dinar 1.122) | Dinar 1.986 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 267 prices entered by 47 different people.
Cost of living in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Bahrain
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