Cost of living in Albania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (Taka 1,105) | Taka 267 | + 314% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (Taka 1,066) | Taka 546 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (Taka 453) | Taka 218 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (Taka 203) | Taka 92 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (Taka 436) | Taka 154 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (Taka 263) | Taka 88 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (Taka 530) | Taka 475 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (Taka 238) | Taka 305 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (Taka 123) | Taka 56 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (Taka 145) | Taka 407 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (Taka 1,722) | Taka 1,595 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (Taka 253) | Taka 137 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (Taka 67) | Taka 76 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (Taka 72,719) | Taka 38,619 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (Taka 55,671) | Taka 21,828 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Taka 17,986) | Taka 5,017 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (Taka 39,957) | Taka 25,126 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (Taka 31,564) | Taka 15,134 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (Taka 11,909) | Taka 10,000 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (Taka 1,746) | Taka 1,380 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Taka 38,856) | Taka 44,973 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (Taka 27,029) | Taka 9,570 | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Taka 1,727) | Taka 533 | + 224% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Taka 1,277) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Taka 5,218) | Taka 2,114 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Taka 4,747) | Taka 2,450 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Taka 11,547) | Taka 4,870 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Taka 17,265) | Taka 4,397 | + 293% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (Taka 732,551) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 178 Lek (Taka 237) | Taka 111 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Taka 2,066) | Taka 2,433 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Taka 266) | Taka 836 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (Taka 891) | Taka 682 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Taka 3,330) | Taka 1,500 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Taka 333) | Taka 360 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Taka 499) | Taka 411 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (Taka 551) | Taka 625 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (Taka 445) | Taka 102 | + 337% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (Taka 509) | Taka 129 | + 294% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (Taka 752) | Taka 380 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (Taka 4,074) | Taka 1,745 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (Taka 2,131) | Taka 1,011 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (Taka 6,111) | Taka 3,597 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (Taka 1,065) | Taka 1,519 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Taka 266) | Taka 253 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (Taka 417) | Taka 580 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Taka 99,893) | Taka 35,756 | + 179% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (Taka 4,817) | Taka 2,307 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (Taka 465) | Taka 330 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 483 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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