Cost of living in Albania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (R$ 36) | R$ 28 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (R$ 31) | R$ 27 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (R$ 6) | R$ 3.95 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (R$ 4.36) | R$ 5.52 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (R$ 4.48) | R$ 7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (R$ 3.12) | R$ 4.58 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 5.01 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (R$ 62) | R$ 39 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (R$ 4.22) | R$ 3.46 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (R$ 2,571) | R$ 3,038 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (R$ 1,986) | R$ 1,850 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (R$ 894) | R$ 497 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (R$ 1,894) | R$ 2,160 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (R$ 1,192) | R$ 1,326 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (R$ 913) | R$ 368 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (R$ 71) | R$ 80 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (R$ 1,487) | R$ 1,702 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (R$ 565) | R$ 479 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (R$ 36) | R$ 23 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (R$ 143) | R$ 202 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (R$ 140) | R$ 187 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (R$ 326) | R$ 329 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (R$ 624) | R$ 247 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (R$ 26,015) | R$ 90,111 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 4.68 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,582 Lek (R$ 82) | R$ 222 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (R$ 52) | R$ 41 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (R$ 140) | R$ 214 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (R$ 49) | R$ 15 | + 229% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (R$ 10) | R$ 5.87 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (R$ 20) | R$ 4.16 | + 382% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (R$ 25) | R$ 45 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (R$ 154) | R$ 92 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (R$ 89) | R$ 53 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (R$ 179) | R$ 208 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (R$ 370) | R$ 174 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (R$ 42) | R$ 25 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (R$ 2,352) | R$ 3,612 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (R$ 1.04) | R$ 1.30 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (R$ 240) | R$ 116 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,286 prices entered by 1,886 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Brazil
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