Cost of living in Albania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (Taka 952) | Taka 859 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (Taka 752) | Taka 711 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (Taka 530) | Taka 246 | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (Taka 217) | Taka 100 | + 117% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (Taka 398) | Taka 160 | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (Taka 175) | Taka 112 | + 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (Taka 658) | Taka 625 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (Taka 149) | Taka 334 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (Taka 115) | Taka 77 | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (Taka 112) | Taka 779 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (Taka 1,217) | Taka 1,629 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (Taka 213) | Taka 126 | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (Taka 80) | Taka 169 | - 53% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Albania is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (Taka 106,009) | Taka 58,353 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (Taka 51,008) | Taka 45,554 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Taka 15,593) | Taka 6,854 | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (Taka 63,861) | Taka 142,206 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (Taka 200,998) | Taka 56,988 | + 253% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (Taka 13,277) | Taka 8,881 | + 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (Taka 6,480) | Taka 1,075 | + 503% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Taka 33,687) | Taka 60,260 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (Taka 25,265) | Taka 37,692 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Taka 1,497) | Taka 919 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Taka 1,107) | Taka 200 | + 453% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Taka 4,523) | Taka 3,344 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Taka 4,115) | Taka 2,984 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Taka 10,011) | Taka 9,054 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Taka 14,968) | Taka 9,196 | + 63% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Taka 1,147,929) | Taka 5,330,940 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (Taka 218) | Taka 108 | + 101% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Taka 1,791) | Taka 3,828 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Taka 231) | Taka 836 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (Taka 577) | Taka 876 | - 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Taka 2,887) | Taka 1,543 | + 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Taka 289) | Taka 409 | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Taka 433) | Taka 736 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (Taka 346) | Taka 777 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (Taka 346) | Taka 104 | + 234% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (Taka 289) | Taka 129 | + 123% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (Taka 577) | Taka 313 | + 84% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (Taka 2,309) | Taka 1,462 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (Taka 1,848) | Taka 1,023 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,581 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (Taka 3,464) | Taka 3,800 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (Taka 1,069) | Taka 1,519 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Taka 231) | Taka 605 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (Taka 356) | Taka 641 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Taka 86,605) | Taka 35,756 | + 142% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 3.07 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (Taka 3,464) | Taka 3,982 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (Taka 372) | Taka 342 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 814 prices entered by 289 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Bangladesh
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