- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (C$13) | C$18 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (C$4.66) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (C$3.10) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (C$1.50) | C$2.42 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (C$2.50) | C$4.04 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (C$1.27) | C$3.97 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (C$4.91) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (C$1.29) | C$3.83 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (C$0.72) | C$2.39 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (C$1.28) | C$3.50 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (C$11) | C$18 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (C$1.95) | C$2.39 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (C$0.87) | C$2.25 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (C$766) | C$2,132 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (C$428) | C$1,657 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (C$99) | C$155 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (C$532) | C$1,641 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (C$321) | C$1,183 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (C$96) | C$100 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (C$21) | C$53 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (C$518) | C$472 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (C$151) | C$157 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (C$9) | C$12 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 Lek (C$5.65) | C$24 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 3% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (C$104) | C$72 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (C$44) | C$58 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (C$140) | C$115 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (C$150) | C$138 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (C$24,032) | C$22,939 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (C$2.10) | C$1.30 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (C$20) | C$109 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (C$13) | C$21 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (C$33) | C$95 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (C$4.70) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (C$4.36) | C$4.90 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (C$4.92) | C$5.54 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (C$2.34) | C$2.85 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (C$2.98) | C$2.68 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (C$5.83) | C$25 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (C$28) | C$54 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (C$24) | C$146 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (C$56) | C$98 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (C$8) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (C$1.77) | C$5.02 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (C$3.69) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (C$863) | C$600 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (C$0.37) | C$0.45 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (C$48) | C$63 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (C$3.61) | C$14 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Canada
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