Cost of living in Albania compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (R$ 46) | R$ 30 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (R$ 35) | R$ 31 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 4.39 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (R$ 5.99) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (R$ 4.18) | R$ 4.83 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (R$ 4.39) | R$ 5.69 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (R$ 63) | R$ 42 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (R$ 3.71) | R$ 3.82 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (R$ 3,261) | R$ 2,814 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (R$ 1,879) | R$ 2,001 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (R$ 445) | R$ 569 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (R$ 2,518) | R$ 2,236 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (R$ 1,685) | R$ 1,472 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (R$ 421) | R$ 404 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (R$ 88) | R$ 84 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (R$ 2,424) | R$ 2,006 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (R$ 538) | R$ 586 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (R$ 36) | R$ 19 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (R$ 303) | R$ 244 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (R$ 205) | R$ 219 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (R$ 568) | R$ 349 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (R$ 826) | R$ 266 | + 211% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (R$ 72,905) | R$ 98,696 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (R$ 70) | R$ 222 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (R$ 44) | R$ 52 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (R$ 192) | R$ 244 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (R$ 29) | R$ 17 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 4.57 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (R$ 36) | R$ 48 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (R$ 136) | R$ 92 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (R$ 66) | R$ 53 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (R$ 142) | R$ 189 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (R$ 194) | R$ 189 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 291 Lek (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (R$ 3,188) | R$ 3,925 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (R$ 1.10) | R$ 1.29 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,024 Lek (R$ 308) | R$ 122 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,603 prices entered by 2,049 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Brazil
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