Cost of living in Albania compared to Bolivia
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 49% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek ($b72) | $b51 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek ($b75) | $b42 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek ($b31) | $b14 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek ($b13) | $b8 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek ($b29) | $b14 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek ($b17) | $b10 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek ($b40) | $b24 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek ($b15) | $b16 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek ($b7) | $b8 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek ($b10) | $b11 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek ($b107) | $b47 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek ($b16) | $b12 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek ($b4.80) | $b5.14 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek ($b4,511) | $b3,716 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek ($b3,925) | $b2,529 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek ($b581) | $b387 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek ($b2,686) | $b2,961 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek ($b2,093) | $b2,439 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek ($b564) | $b349 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek ($b109) | $b148 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek ($b2,420) | $b3,482 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek ($b1,684) | $b1,253 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek ($b50) | $b54 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek ($b80) | $b24 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek ($b325) | $b438 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek ($b296) | $b268 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek ($b1,244) | $b632 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek ($b1,075) | $b568 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek ($b45,630) | $b144,748 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek ($b16) | $b3.67 | + 327% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek ($b143) | $b148 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek ($b17) | $b35 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek ($b56) | $b69 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek ($b207) | $b202 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek ($b21) | $b20 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek ($b31) | $b25 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek ($b34) | $b39 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek ($b28) | $b12 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek ($b32) | $b21 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek ($b47) | $b65 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 78% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek ($b375) | $b57 | + 559% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek ($b116) | $b96 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $b152 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek ($b671) | $b185 | + 263% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek ($b118) | $b47 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek ($b17) | $b27 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek ($b26) | $b21 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek ($b6,222) | $b4,257 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $b1.40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek ($b341) | $b329 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek ($b29) | $b16 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 707 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 35% more expensive than in Bolivia
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