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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 | 867 Lek ($b54) | $b40 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 421 Lek ($b26) | $b40 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek ($b19) | $b14 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek ($b8) | $b7 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek ($b12) | $b12 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek ($b7) | $b6 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek ($b23) | $b21 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek ($b8) | $b15 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek ($b4.86) | $b8 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek ($b7) | $b11 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek ($b60) | $b51 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 176 Lek ($b11) | $b10 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek ($b4.65) | $b3.90 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 58,159 Lek ($b3,652) | $b4,032 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,770 Lek ($b2,058) | $b2,562 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek ($b497) | $b380 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 45,358 Lek ($b2,848) | $b2,977 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 27,895 Lek ($b1,752) | $b1,789 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek ($b322) | $b268 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek ($b93) | $b240 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 43,440 Lek ($b2,728) | $b2,967 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek ($b586) | $b1,063 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek ($b54) | $b51 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek ($b28) | $b25 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek ($b412) | $b476 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek ($b460) | $b487 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek ($b685) | $b638 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek ($b991) | $b573 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek ($b175,819) | $b111,079 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek ($b11) | $b3.78 | + 203% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek ($b91) | $b162 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek ($b46) | $b26 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek ($b54) | $b59 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek ($b173) | $b212 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 612 Lek ($b38) | $b29 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek ($b41) | $b23 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek ($b28) | $b29 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek ($b11) | $b11 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek ($b15) | $b13 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek ($b25) | $b42 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 32% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek ($b174) | $b78 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek ($b70) | $b85 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek ($b355) | $b164 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek ($b256) | $b197 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek ($b39) | $b41 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek ($b10) | $b24 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek ($b21) | $b20 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek ($b4,491) | $b3,227 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek ($b2.51) | $b1.35 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek ($b249) | $b339 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek ($b20) | $b16 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
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Cost of living in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Bolivia
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