Cost of living in Albania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (Taka 900) | Taka 324 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (Taka 656) | Taka 492 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (Taka 420) | Taka 196 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (Taka 186) | Taka 92 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (Taka 323) | Taka 135 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (Taka 202) | Taka 78 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (Taka 453) | Taka 608 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (Taka 171) | Taka 223 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek (Taka 107) | Taka 33 | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (Taka 104) | Taka 384 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek (Taka 1,460) | Taka 1,406 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (Taka 185) | Taka 111 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (Taka 77) | Taka 70 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 132% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek (Taka 82,199) | Taka 43,758 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (Taka 48,010) | Taka 25,202 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (Taka 17,321) | Taka 3,035 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek (Taka 63,315) | Taka 22,952 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (Taka 51,237) | Taka 18,549 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek (Taka 18,069) | Taka 7,137 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek (Taka 4,689) | Taka 1,213 | + 287% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (Taka 51,407) | Taka 31,061 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (Taka 31,270) | Taka 17,904 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (Taka 1,446) | Taka 417 | + 247% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (Taka 568) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (Taka 4,623) | Taka 2,410 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (Taka 4,085) | Taka 3,066 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (Taka 8,707) | Taka 6,410 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (Taka 10,893) | Taka 4,273 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Taka 1,036,180) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 Lek (Taka 258) | Taka 107 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (Taka 1,668) | Taka 2,440 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (Taka 1,251) | Taka 285 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Taka 1,042) | Taka 513 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (Taka 3,239) | Taka 1,500 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Taka 990) | Taka 425 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (Taka 381) | Taka 333 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (Taka 557) | Taka 376 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (Taka 273) | Taka 85 | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (Taka 325) | Taka 89 | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (Taka 760) | Taka 445 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (Taka 3,127) | Taka 1,308 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (Taka 1,844) | Taka 852 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (Taka 4,740) | Taka 2,051 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (Taka 1,208) | Taka 999 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (Taka 249) | Taka 248 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek (Taka 392) | Taka 564 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Taka 78,174) | Taka 35,756 | + 119% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Taka 26) | Taka 2.94 | + 787% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (Taka 3,816) | Taka 2,601 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 338 Lek (Taka 353) | Taka 287 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 881 prices entered by 284 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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