Cost of living in Albania compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (C$12) | C$25 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (C$12) | C$15 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (C$5.30) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (C$2.45) | C$3.18 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (C$4.91) | C$5.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (C$2.44) | C$5.55 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (C$8) | C$13 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (C$1.97) | C$5.27 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (C$1.38) | C$3.98 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (C$1.39) | C$3.88 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (C$17) | C$22 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (C$2.86) | C$3.36 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (C$1.00) | C$2.64 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (C$894) | C$2,845 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (C$628) | C$2,389 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (C$203) | C$245 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (C$703) | C$2,063 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (C$356) | C$1,623 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (C$134) | C$119 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (C$23) | C$71 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (C$438) | C$372 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (C$305) | C$180 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (C$19) | C$15 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (C$14) | C$31 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (C$59) | C$87 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (C$54) | C$63 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (C$130) | C$139 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (C$195) | C$163 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (C$8,266) | C$32,341 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (C$2.83) | C$1.64 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (C$23) | C$113 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (C$3.01) | C$12 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (C$10) | C$29 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (C$38) | C$116 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (C$3.76) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (C$5.64) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (C$6) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (C$5.02) | C$4.06 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (C$5.75) | C$3.88 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (C$8) | C$32 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (C$46) | C$74 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (C$24) | C$33 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$164 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (C$69) | C$136 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (C$12) | C$15 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (C$3.01) | C$5.75 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (C$4.71) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (C$1,127) | C$730 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.60 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (C$54) | C$59 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (C$4.90) | C$18 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,164 prices entered by 626 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Canada
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