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Cost of living in Albania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 873 Lek (R$ 31) | R$ 28 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 464 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 121 Lek (R$ 4.32) | R$ 3.37 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (R$ 3.77) | R$ 4.89 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Lek (R$ 3.78) | R$ 5.76 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (R$ 2.24) | R$ 3.30 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (R$ 4.22) | R$ 4.60 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (R$ 35) | R$ 39 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (R$ 5.72) | R$ 6 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (R$ 2.47) | R$ 3.13 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,079 Lek (R$ 2,283) | R$ 3,056 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,807 Lek (R$ 1,276) | R$ 1,897 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,438 Lek (R$ 336) | R$ 676 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 65,376 Lek (R$ 2,329) | R$ 2,113 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 31,401 Lek (R$ 1,119) | R$ 1,284 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,297 Lek (R$ 189) | R$ 403 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,533 Lek (R$ 55) | R$ 80 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,482 Lek (R$ 1,264) | R$ 1,724 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,802 Lek (R$ 385) | R$ 420 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 669 Lek (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 471 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,472 Lek (R$ 231) | R$ 205 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,142 Lek (R$ 148) | R$ 180 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,890 Lek (R$ 388) | R$ 337 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,398 Lek (R$ 406) | R$ 253 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,876,870 Lek (R$ 66,866) | R$ 86,632 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (R$ 6) | R$ 4.40 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,675 Lek (R$ 60) | R$ 203 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447 Lek (R$ 16) | R$ 18 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 831 Lek (R$ 30) | R$ 53 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,810 Lek (R$ 100) | R$ 233 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 395 Lek (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 370 Lek (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 5.90 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 213 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 4.02 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 38 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,244 Lek (R$ 80) | R$ 98 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 984 Lek (R$ 35) | R$ 49 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,297 Lek (R$ 189) | R$ 177 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,107 Lek (R$ 146) | R$ 179 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 154 Lek (R$ 5.48) | R$ 9 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 321 Lek (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (R$ 2,548) | R$ 2,621 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (R$ 1.39) | R$ 1.22 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,581 Lek (R$ 128) | R$ 112 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 304 Lek (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,580 prices entered by 2,067 different people.
Cost of living in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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