- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (R$ 36) | R$ 29 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (R$ 13) | R$ 26 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 126 Lek (R$ 4.32) | R$ 3.25 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 198 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (R$ 3.62) | R$ 4.61 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (R$ 3.67) | R$ 5.59 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (R$ 2.05) | R$ 3.27 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (R$ 3.62) | R$ 4.57 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (R$ 31) | R$ 40 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (R$ 5.52) | R$ 6 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Lek (R$ 2.31) | R$ 3.22 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (R$ 2,172) | R$ 3,123 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (R$ 1,215) | R$ 1,941 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (R$ 280) | R$ 621 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (R$ 1,508) | R$ 2,117 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (R$ 910) | R$ 1,323 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (R$ 273) | R$ 403 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (R$ 59) | R$ 84 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (R$ 1,469) | R$ 1,735 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (R$ 427) | R$ 430 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (R$ 25) | R$ 21 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (R$ 296) | R$ 202 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,409 Lek (R$ 151) | R$ 184 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (R$ 396) | R$ 326 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (R$ 426) | R$ 257 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (R$ 68,156) | R$ 86,449 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (R$ 5.83) | R$ 4.25 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (R$ 56) | R$ 201 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (R$ 38) | R$ 45 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (R$ 93) | R$ 234 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 4.05 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 38 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (R$ 78) | R$ 96 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (R$ 34) | R$ 50 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (R$ 68) | R$ 174 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (R$ 159) | R$ 174 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (R$ 5.02) | R$ 9 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (R$ 2,446) | R$ 2,737 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (R$ 1.06) | R$ 1.13 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (R$ 137) | R$ 121 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Brazil
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