Cost of living in Albania compared to Bolivia
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek ($b46) | $b51 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek ($b40) | $b41 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek ($b17) | $b13 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek ($b8) | $b6 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek ($b13) | $b13 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek ($b5.66) | $b6 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek ($b25) | $b22 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek ($b5.81) | $b12 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek ($b4.05) | $b7 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek ($b10) | $b11 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek ($b80) | $b49 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek ($b10) | $b11 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek ($b5.47) | $b3.96 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek ($b3,334) | $b3,751 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek ($b2,575) | $b2,544 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek ($b1,159) | $b276 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek ($b2,456) | $b2,545 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek ($b1,547) | $b1,574 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek ($b1,184) | $b229 | + 416% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek ($b92) | $b192 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek ($b1,928) | $b2,541 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek ($b733) | $b1,080 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek ($b47) | $b40 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek ($b19) | $b25 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek ($b186) | $b352 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek ($b182) | $b250 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek ($b423) | $b545 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek ($b810) | $b455 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek ($b33,739) | $b107,453 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek ($b10) | $b3.88 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek ($b108) | $b186 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek ($b41) | $b49 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek ($b68) | $b25 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek ($b182) | $b213 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek ($b64) | $b48 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek ($b27) | $b22 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek ($b28) | $b27 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek ($b13) | $b11 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek ($b26) | $b12 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek ($b32) | $b54 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 33% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek ($b200) | $b63 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek ($b115) | $b81 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek ($b233) | $b249 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek ($b480) | $b199 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek ($b54) | $b38 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek ($b12) | $b24 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek ($b22) | $b17 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek ($b3,051) | $b2,971 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek ($b1.35) | $b1.35 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek ($b311) | $b335 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek ($b22) | $b17 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,858 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Bolivia
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