Cost of living in Albania compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (R$ 42) | R$ 36 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (R$ 31) | R$ 34 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 5.85 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek (R$ 5.02) | R$ 5.68 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (R$ 4.87) | R$ 6 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek (R$ 68) | R$ 44 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (R$ 3.60) | R$ 4.89 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek (R$ 3,842) | R$ 3,725 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (R$ 2,244) | R$ 2,493 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (R$ 810) | R$ 595 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek (R$ 2,959) | R$ 2,643 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (R$ 2,395) | R$ 1,696 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek (R$ 844) | R$ 510 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek (R$ 219) | R$ 89 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (R$ 2,403) | R$ 2,000 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (R$ 1,461) | R$ 630 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (R$ 68) | R$ 29 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (R$ 216) | R$ 250 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (R$ 191) | R$ 247 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (R$ 407) | R$ 410 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (R$ 509) | R$ 304 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (R$ 48,426) | R$ 116,563 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 5.53 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (R$ 78) | R$ 230 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (R$ 58) | R$ 22 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (R$ 49) | R$ 44 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (R$ 151) | R$ 263 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (R$ 46) | R$ 23 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (R$ 26) | R$ 19 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (R$ 15) | R$ 5.28 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (R$ 36) | R$ 55 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (R$ 146) | R$ 113 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (R$ 86) | R$ 66 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 205 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (R$ 222) | R$ 199 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (R$ 56) | R$ 29 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (R$ 3,653) | R$ 4,141 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (R$ 1.22) | R$ 1.29 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (R$ 178) | R$ 125 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 339 Lek (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,125 prices entered by 1,680 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Brazil
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