Cost of living in Albania compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (16KM) | 20KM | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (15KM) | 11KM | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (7KM) | 6KM | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (3.24KM) | 2.39KM | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (6KM) | 5.16KM | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (3.22KM) | 3.53KM | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (11KM) | 12KM | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (2.61KM) | 2.20KM | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (1.82KM) | 1.94KM | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (1.84KM) | 1.64KM | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (22KM) | 19KM | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (3.78KM) | 2.87KM | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (1.33KM) | 1.41KM | - 6% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Albania is 63% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (1,365KM) | 1,026KM | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,464 Lek (904KM) | 700KM | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (268KM) | 279KM | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (1,292KM) | 672KM | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (497KM) | 452KM | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (178KM) | 163KM | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (112KM) | 26KM | + 331% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (580KM) | 748KM | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (403KM) | 506KM | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (26KM) | 11KM | + 128% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (19KM) | 12KM | + 61% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (78KM) | 138KM | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (71KM) | 64KM | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (172KM) | 172KM | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (258KM) | 147KM | + 76% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (10,932KM) | 35,411KM | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (3.74KM) | 2.61KM | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (31KM) | 53KM | - 42% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (3.98KM) | 18KM | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (13KM) | 11KM | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (50KM) | 42KM | + 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (4.97KM) | 5.70KM | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (7KM) | 8KM | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (8KM) | 7KM | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (7KM) | 2.59KM | + 156% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (8KM) | 4.51KM | + 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (11KM) | 10KM | + 12% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 39% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (61KM) | 38KM | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (32KM) | 14KM | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 43KM | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (91KM) | 73KM | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (16KM) | 9KM | + 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (3.98KM) | 3.41KM | + 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (6KM) | 4.48KM | + 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (1,491KM) | 924KM | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.18KM | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (81KM) | 48KM | + 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (6KM) | 5.95KM | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 326 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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