Cost of living in Albania compared to Canada
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 889 Lek (C$10) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 835 Lek (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (C$3.90) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Lek (C$1.60) | C$2.57 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 221 Lek (C$2.60) | C$4.30 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Lek (C$0.93) | C$4.48 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 696 Lek (C$8) | C$11 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Lek (C$1.16) | C$3.95 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 Lek (C$0.89) | C$2.75 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 153 Lek (C$1.80) | C$3.38 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,133 Lek (C$13) | C$19 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Lek (C$1.82) | C$2.55 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (C$1.00) | C$2.06 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,951 Lek (C$658) | C$2,277 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,144 Lek (C$413) | C$1,706 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,853 Lek (C$128) | C$195 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,951 Lek (C$482) | C$1,510 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,888 Lek (C$363) | C$1,149 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,558 Lek (C$183) | C$130 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,809 Lek (C$21) | C$55 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,755 Lek (C$562) | C$380 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (C$145) | C$172 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 799 Lek (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 738 Lek (C$9) | C$27 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,137 Lek (C$60) | C$71 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,162 Lek (C$49) | C$54 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,532 Lek (C$124) | C$116 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,114 Lek (C$225) | C$142 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,962,620 Lek (C$23,081) | C$26,505 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175 Lek (C$2.06) | C$1.37 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,581 Lek (C$19) | C$96 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 325 Lek (C$3.82) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (C$12) | C$23 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,367 Lek (C$40) | C$119 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (C$11) | C$8 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (C$4.76) | C$4.94 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 490 Lek (C$5.77) | C$5.33 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 154 Lek (C$1.81) | C$3.11 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 Lek (C$4.12) | C$2.44 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 488 Lek (C$5.74) | C$25 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,949 Lek (C$35) | C$58 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,831 Lek (C$22) | C$28 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (C$38) | C$157 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,104 Lek (C$60) | C$107 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 712 Lek (C$8) | C$13 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 186 Lek (C$2.19) | C$5.23 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 187 Lek (C$2.20) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,000 Lek (C$823) | C$574 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 Lek (C$0.27) | C$0.50 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,436 Lek (C$99) | C$59 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (C$4.17) | C$14 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Canada
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