Cost of living in Albania compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (17KM) | 19KM | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (11KM) | 12KM | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (9KM) | 6KM | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (3.42KM) | 2.26KM | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (5.47KM) | 4.81KM | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (2.35KM) | 4.34KM | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (8KM) | 12KM | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (2.78KM) | 2.56KM | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (1.91KM) | 1.76KM | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (1.80KM) | 2.08KM | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (23KM) | 20KM | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (3.38KM) | 3.01KM | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (1.67KM) | 1.71KM | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 118% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (1,616KM) | 1,016KM | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (970KM) | 661KM | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (408KM) | 302KM | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (1,066KM) | 705KM | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (4,082KM) | 487KM | + 737% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (369KM) | 196KM | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (83KM) | 30KM | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (735KM) | 580KM | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (551KM) | 455KM | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (22KM) | 11KM | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (19KM) | 12KM | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (69KM) | 156KM | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (78KM) | 79KM | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (164KM) | 211KM | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (243KM) | 206KM | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (18,260KM) | 25,000KM | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (3.83KM) | 2.63KM | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (29KM) | 62KM | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (22KM) | 27KM | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (18KM) | 10KM | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (57KM) | 50KM | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (17KM) | 5.70KM | + 206% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (7KM) | 8KM | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (10KM) | 6KM | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (4.81KM) | 2.35KM | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (5.72KM) | 6KM | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (13KM) | 11KM | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (55KM) | 39KM | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (32KM) | 19KM | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 45KM | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (84KM) | 81KM | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (24KM) | 10KM | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (4.39KM) | 3.79KM | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (7KM) | 4.10KM | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (1,378KM) | 924KM | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (0.46KM) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (67KM) | 57KM | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (5.99KM) | 7KM | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 393 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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