- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (R$ 37) | R$ 29 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (R$ 4.42) | R$ 3.27 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (R$ 3.76) | R$ 4.80 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (R$ 3.79) | R$ 5.65 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (R$ 2.13) | R$ 3.28 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (R$ 3.76) | R$ 4.56 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (R$ 32) | R$ 40 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (R$ 5.74) | R$ 6 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (R$ 2.56) | R$ 3.25 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (R$ 2,258) | R$ 3,162 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (R$ 1,263) | R$ 1,956 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (R$ 292) | R$ 579 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (R$ 1,567) | R$ 2,172 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (R$ 946) | R$ 1,364 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (R$ 283) | R$ 416 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (R$ 61) | R$ 83 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (R$ 1,527) | R$ 1,727 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (R$ 444) | R$ 425 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 482 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (R$ 307) | R$ 207 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (R$ 130) | R$ 181 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (R$ 412) | R$ 331 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (R$ 442) | R$ 256 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (R$ 70,835) | R$ 87,434 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (R$ 6) | R$ 4.33 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (R$ 58) | R$ 203 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (R$ 40) | R$ 47 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (R$ 97) | R$ 235 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 4.08 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 39 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (R$ 81) | R$ 97 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (R$ 36) | R$ 51 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (R$ 71) | R$ 179 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (R$ 165) | R$ 179 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (R$ 5.21) | R$ 9 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (R$ 2,542) | R$ 2,726 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (R$ 1.10) | R$ 1.16 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (R$ 142) | R$ 116 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Brazil
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