Cost of living in Albania compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,156 Lek (C$15) | C$23 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (C$8) | C$13 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (C$5.22) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (C$2.31) | C$2.86 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (C$4.03) | C$5.56 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (C$2.51) | C$5.01 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (C$5.64) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (C$2.13) | C$4.88 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 128 Lek (C$1.66) | C$2.86 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (C$1.29) | C$3.42 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,565 Lek (C$20) | C$17 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (C$2.30) | C$2.81 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (C$0.96) | C$2.96 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (C$1,244) | C$2,716 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (C$597) | C$2,125 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (C$216) | C$217 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (C$888) | C$1,744 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (C$637) | C$1,404 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (C$330) | C$124 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (C$77) | C$75 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (C$640) | C$427 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (C$389) | C$197 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (C$18) | C$14 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (C$7) | C$28 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (C$58) | C$78 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (C$51) | C$55 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (C$108) | C$115 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (C$136) | C$143 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (C$12,892) | C$29,848 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (C$2.99) | C$1.76 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,620 Lek (C$21) | C$110 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (C$16) | C$13 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (C$13) | C$27 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (C$40) | C$105 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (C$12) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (C$4.75) | C$7 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (C$3.39) | C$4.12 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (C$4.04) | C$3.62 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (C$9) | C$32 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (C$39) | C$67 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (C$23) | C$31 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$160 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (C$59) | C$106 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (C$15) | C$14 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (C$3.10) | C$5.19 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (C$4.73) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (C$973) | C$713 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (C$0.32) | C$0.42 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (C$47) | C$63 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (C$4.43) | C$17 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,797 prices entered by 894 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Canada
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