Cost of living in Albania compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (R$ 51) | R$ 39 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (R$ 49) | R$ 37 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 5.58 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (R$ 5.72) | R$ 7 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (R$ 80) | R$ 48 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (R$ 3.12) | R$ 4.44 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (R$ 3,375) | R$ 4,126 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (R$ 2,584) | R$ 2,757 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (R$ 835) | R$ 731 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (R$ 1,854) | R$ 3,029 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (R$ 1,465) | R$ 2,052 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (R$ 553) | R$ 508 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (R$ 81) | R$ 89 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (R$ 1,803) | R$ 1,795 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (R$ 1,254) | R$ 635 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (R$ 80) | R$ 30 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (R$ 59) | R$ 22 | + 174% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (R$ 242) | R$ 284 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (R$ 220) | R$ 283 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (R$ 536) | R$ 416 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (R$ 801) | R$ 310 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (R$ 33,996) | R$ 117,788 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 178 Lek (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (R$ 96) | R$ 241 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 22 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (R$ 41) | R$ 48 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (R$ 155) | R$ 276 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (R$ 15) | R$ 23 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (R$ 24) | R$ 6 | + 294% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (R$ 35) | R$ 58 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (R$ 189) | R$ 117 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (R$ 99) | R$ 60 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (R$ 284) | R$ 240 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (R$ 49) | R$ 32 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (R$ 4,636) | R$ 3,574 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (R$ 224) | R$ 142 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 14,965 prices entered by 1,538 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Brazil
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