Cost of living in Albania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (R$ 41) | R$ 28 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (R$ 20) | R$ 25 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (R$ 6) | R$ 3.39 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 192 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 116 Lek (R$ 5.47) | R$ 5.54 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 384 Lek (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 127 Lek (R$ 5.97) | R$ 6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Lek (R$ 3.79) | R$ 4.11 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (R$ 5.21) | R$ 4.70 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 892 Lek (R$ 42) | R$ 38 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 181 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Lek (R$ 3.57) | R$ 3.40 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (R$ 2,735) | R$ 3,353 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (R$ 1,541) | R$ 1,916 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (R$ 373) | R$ 481 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (R$ 2,133) | R$ 1,977 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (R$ 1,312) | R$ 1,289 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (R$ 229) | R$ 293 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,558 Lek (R$ 73) | R$ 78 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (R$ 2,043) | R$ 1,525 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (R$ 439) | R$ 438 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (R$ 26) | R$ 24 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (R$ 309) | R$ 217 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (R$ 345) | R$ 177 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (R$ 449) | R$ 310 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (R$ 742) | R$ 243 | + 205% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (R$ 131,662) | R$ 87,710 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 4.32 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,353 Lek (R$ 64) | R$ 208 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (R$ 34) | R$ 18 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (R$ 63) | R$ 38 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (R$ 129) | R$ 241 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (R$ 34) | R$ 12 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 5.34 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (R$ 18) | R$ 3.69 | + 393% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (R$ 21) | R$ 40 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (R$ 157) | R$ 101 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (R$ 67) | R$ 51 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,819 Lek (R$ 180) | R$ 234 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (R$ 235) | R$ 179 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (R$ 38) | R$ 24 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (R$ 1,176) | R$ 3,010 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (R$ 202) | R$ 114 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Brazil
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