Cost of living in Albania compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 80% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (BD$7) | BD$33 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (BD$5.86) | BD$20 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (BD$2.44) | BD$23 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (BD$1.17) | BD$4.58 | - 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (BD$1.87) | BD$7 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (BD$0.83) | BD$9 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (BD$3.59) | BD$27 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (BD$0.85) | BD$8 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (BD$0.59) | BD$2.88 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (BD$1.43) | BD$5.03 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (BD$12) | BD$26 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (BD$1.48) | BD$6 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (BD$0.80) | BD$4.38 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 82% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (BD$488) | BD$4,607 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (BD$377) | BD$2,965 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (BD$170) | BD$336 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (BD$359) | BD$2,343 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (BD$226) | BD$1,310 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (BD$173) | BD$91 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (BD$13) | BD$107 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (BD$282) | BD$400 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (BD$107) | BD$364 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (BD$7) | BD$23 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (BD$2.71) | BD$29 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (BD$27) | BD$60 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (BD$27) | BD$86 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (BD$62) | BD$114 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (BD$118) | BD$150 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 71% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (BD$4,933) | BD$45,910 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (BD$1.49) | BD$2.17 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,582 Lek (BD$16) | BD$75 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (BD$6) | BD$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (BD$10) | BD$50 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (BD$27) | BD$77 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (BD$9) | BD$12 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (BD$3.88) | BD$4.04 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (BD$4.15) | BD$14 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (BD$1.85) | BD$5.18 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (BD$3.80) | BD$7 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (BD$4.69) | BD$30 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (BD$29) | BD$71 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (BD$17) | BD$24 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (BD$34) | BD$100 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (BD$70) | BD$121 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (BD$8) | BD$13 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (BD$1.78) | BD$5.50 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (BD$3.20) | BD$9 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (BD$446) | BD$418 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (BD$0.20) | BD$0.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (BD$46) | BD$147 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (BD$3.15) | BD$15 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 273 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 74% cheaper than in Bermuda
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