Cost of living in Albania compared to Bolivia
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek ($b58) | $b48 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 705 Lek ($b41) | $b41 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek ($b19) | $b13 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek ($b11) | $b7 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek ($b15) | $b11 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 Lek ($b9) | $b6 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek ($b42) | $b22 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek ($b8) | $b11 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek ($b5.39) | $b7 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 119 Lek ($b7) | $b10 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek ($b84) | $b46 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Lek ($b11) | $b10 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 104 Lek ($b6) | $b2.90 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 83,792 Lek ($b4,914) | $b3,612 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek ($b2,263) | $b2,415 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek ($b596) | $b277 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek ($b2,888) | $b2,655 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek ($b2,256) | $b1,779 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek ($b563) | $b201 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek ($b118) | $b149 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek ($b3,246) | $b2,541 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek ($b721) | $b925 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,210 Lek ($b71) | $b47 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek ($b49) | $b27 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek ($b314) | $b307 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,030 Lek ($b236) | $b250 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,022 Lek ($b588) | $b516 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek ($b855) | $b447 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek ($b97,617) | $b103,257 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek ($b13) | $b3.88 | + 235% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek ($b94) | $b187 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek ($b41) | $b33 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek ($b59) | $b59 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek ($b218) | $b204 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek ($b56) | $b37 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek ($b23) | $b25 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 597 Lek ($b35) | $b30 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 Lek ($b15) | $b10 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 302 Lek ($b18) | $b14 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 698 Lek ($b41) | $b71 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek ($b182) | $b77 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,731 Lek ($b102) | $b87 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek ($b191) | $b140 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek ($b260) | $b204 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Lek ($b39) | $b39 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 Lek ($b14) | $b25 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek ($b19) | $b19 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek ($b4,269) | $b2,757 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek ($b1.47) | $b1.23 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,554 Lek ($b267) | $b326 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 348 Lek ($b20) | $b18 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,742 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Bolivia
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