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 | 867 Lek (C$10) | C$18 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 421 Lek (C$5.01) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (C$3.67) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (C$1.52) | C$2.37 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (C$2.32) | C$3.87 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (C$1.31) | C$3.92 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (C$4.33) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (C$1.52) | C$3.79 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (C$0.92) | C$2.36 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (C$1.28) | C$3.32 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (C$11) | C$18 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (C$2.09) | C$2.31 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (C$0.88) | C$2.05 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (C$691) | C$2,154 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (C$390) | C$1,589 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (C$94) | C$170 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (C$539) | C$1,598 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (C$332) | C$1,083 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (C$61) | C$109 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (C$18) | C$53 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (C$516) | C$430 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (C$111) | C$157 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (C$10) | C$11 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (C$5.21) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 45% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (C$78) | C$68 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (C$87) | C$54 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (C$130) | C$114 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (C$188) | C$137 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (C$33,284) | C$24,939 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (C$2.17) | C$1.24 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (C$17) | C$111 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (C$10) | C$22 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (C$33) | C$90 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 612 Lek (C$7) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (C$8) | C$5.09 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (C$5.39) | C$5.15 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (C$2.04) | C$2.95 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (C$2.86) | C$2.32 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (C$4.80) | C$24 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (C$13) | C$28 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (C$67) | C$160 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (C$49) | C$102 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (C$1.95) | C$4.88 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (C$3.99) | C$7 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 71,519 Lek (C$850) | C$563 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (C$0.48) | C$0.39 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (C$47) | C$59 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (C$3.83) | C$15 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Canada
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