Cost of living in Albania compared to Barbados
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Albania | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (18 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (18 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (8 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (3.37 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (7 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (4.38 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (9 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (3.96 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (2.05 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (2.40 Bds$) | 5.39 Bds$ | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (29 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (4.20 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (1.12 Bds$) | 4.52 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 67% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Albania | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (1,208 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (925 Bds$) | 1,626 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (299 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (664 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (524 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (198 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (29 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (646 Bds$) | 1,500 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (449 Bds$) | 400 Bds$ | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (29 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (21 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Albania | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (87 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (79 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (192 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (287 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Albania | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (12,172 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 178 Lek (3.94 Bds$) | 4.15 Bds$ | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (34 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Albania | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (4.43 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (15 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (55 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (5.53 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (8 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (9 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (7 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (8 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (12 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Albania | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (68 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (35 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 110 Bds$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (102 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (18 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (4.43 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (7 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (1,660 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.73 Bds$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (80 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (8 Bds$) | 200 Bds$ | - 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 108 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Barbados
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