- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 966 Lek ($b61) | $b27 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 398 Lek ($b25) | $b41 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek ($b16) | $b17 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek ($b8) | $b6 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 188 Lek ($b12) | $b10 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek ($b6) | $b7 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek ($b23) | $b21 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 113 Lek ($b7) | $b11 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 Lek ($b3.82) | $b6 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek ($b7) | $b12 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 976 Lek ($b61) | $b51 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek ($b10) | $b10 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek ($b4.34) | $b4.00 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek ($b3,403) | $b4,194 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek ($b2,027) | $b2,661 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek ($b515) | $b373 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek ($b2,769) | $b2,783 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek ($b1,671) | $b1,539 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek ($b501) | $b324 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek ($b112) | $b307 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek ($b2,698) | $b2,752 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek ($b784) | $b1,049 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek ($b46) | $b42 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek ($b31) | $b41 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,375 Lek ($b526) | $b321 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,446 Lek ($b279) | $b391 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,939 Lek ($b750) | $b613 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,446 Lek ($b782) | $b561 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 4% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek ($b119,953) | $b137,527 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek ($b11) | $b3.77 | + 184% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek ($b101) | $b149 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek ($b37) | $b23 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek ($b70) | $b42 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek ($b171) | $b168 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek ($b24) | $b36 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek ($b23) | $b21 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek ($b26) | $b28 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek ($b11) | $b12 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek ($b15) | $b11 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek ($b30) | $b37 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek ($b144) | $b111 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek ($b63) | $b83 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek ($b126) | $b145 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek ($b276) | $b193 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek ($b40) | $b38 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek ($b9) | $b18 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek ($b19) | $b20 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek ($b4,492) | $b3,962 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek ($b1.95) | $b1.35 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek ($b251) | $b317 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek ($b19) | $b17 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Bolivia
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