Cost of living in Albania compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (C$5.21) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (C$3.09) | C$7 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (C$1.54) | C$2.44 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (C$2.31) | C$3.85 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (C$1.21) | C$4.57 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (C$4.41) | C$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (C$1.15) | C$3.92 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (C$0.75) | C$2.71 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (C$1.96) | C$3.12 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (C$20) | C$17 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (C$2.00) | C$2.28 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (C$1.96) | C$2.24 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (C$314) | C$2,270 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (C$353) | C$1,756 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (C$340) | C$171 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (C$470) | C$1,725 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (C$251) | C$1,271 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (C$323) | C$113 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (C$15) | C$54 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (C$192) | C$373 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (C$188) | C$163 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (C$3.76) | C$22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (C$31) | C$72 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (C$34) | C$48 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (C$86) | C$109 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (C$150) | C$142 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$25,352 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (C$1.88) | C$1.12 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (C$20) | C$119 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (C$13) | C$16 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (C$38) | C$80 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (C$14) | C$8 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (C$5.05) | C$5.01 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (C$5.43) | C$5.61 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (C$2.77) | C$3.20 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (C$5.08) | C$2.60 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (C$5.74) | C$25 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (C$52) | C$54 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (C$21) | C$29 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (C$43) | C$159 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (C$105) | C$92 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (C$9) | C$12 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (C$2.23) | C$4.81 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (C$8) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (C$567) | C$568 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (C$0.25) | C$0.42 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (C$51) | C$57 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (C$3.99) | C$15 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,144 prices entered by 1,233 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Canada
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