- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,027 Lek (C$12) | C$18 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 396 Lek (C$4.80) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (C$3.29) | C$7 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (C$1.51) | C$2.39 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 204 Lek (C$2.47) | C$4.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Lek (C$1.37) | C$3.93 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 345 Lek (C$4.19) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Lek (C$1.25) | C$3.93 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Lek (C$0.72) | C$2.43 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Lek (C$1.46) | C$3.56 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,012 Lek (C$12) | C$18 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 164 Lek (C$2.00) | C$2.38 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (C$0.87) | C$2.18 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,929 Lek (C$788) | C$2,108 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 37,469 Lek (C$455) | C$1,641 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,346 Lek (C$126) | C$155 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 56,158 Lek (C$682) | C$1,597 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,666 Lek (C$372) | C$1,162 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,833 Lek (C$59) | C$100 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,627 Lek (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,988 Lek (C$449) | C$459 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,655 Lek (C$129) | C$154 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 691 Lek (C$8) | C$12 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 462 Lek (C$5.61) | C$23 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 3% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (C$105) | C$72 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (C$44) | C$58 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (C$141) | C$115 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (C$151) | C$136 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (C$24,190) | C$23,193 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (C$2.14) | C$1.31 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,656 Lek (C$20) | C$109 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 365 Lek (C$4.43) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,465 Lek (C$30) | C$21 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Lek (C$33) | C$95 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (C$5.02) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 367 Lek (C$4.46) | C$4.81 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 388 Lek (C$4.71) | C$5.51 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Lek (C$1.94) | C$2.88 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 221 Lek (C$2.68) | C$2.63 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 460 Lek (C$5.59) | C$25 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,334 Lek (C$28) | C$54 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (C$12) | C$28 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (C$24) | C$155 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,184 Lek (C$51) | C$97 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 Lek (C$1.74) | C$5.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 322 Lek (C$3.91) | C$7 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (C$868) | C$599 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (C$0.38) | C$0.53 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,588 Lek (C$44) | C$58 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (C$3.82) | C$14 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Canada
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