- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (C$12) | C$17 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 372 Lek (C$4.43) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (C$2.95) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (C$1.51) | C$2.45 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 193 Lek (C$2.30) | C$4.10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 Lek (C$1.28) | C$3.94 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 363 Lek (C$4.33) | C$11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Lek (C$1.32) | C$3.72 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Lek (C$0.69) | C$2.33 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (C$1.28) | C$3.55 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 933 Lek (C$11) | C$18 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (C$1.91) | C$2.41 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 66 Lek (C$0.79) | C$2.32 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek (C$646) | C$2,124 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (C$385) | C$1,645 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (C$98) | C$159 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (C$525) | C$1,626 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (C$317) | C$1,164 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (C$95) | C$101 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek (C$21) | C$53 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (C$512) | C$485 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (C$149) | C$157 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (C$9) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (C$5.96) | C$24 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (C$103) | C$70 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,409 Lek (C$53) | C$56 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (C$138) | C$114 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (C$148) | C$138 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek (C$22,757) | C$22,777 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (C$2.03) | C$1.29 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek (C$19) | C$110 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (C$32) | C$96 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (C$4.65) | C$8 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (C$4.31) | C$4.97 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (C$4.90) | C$5.59 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (C$2.18) | C$2.85 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (C$2.89) | C$2.74 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (C$5.76) | C$25 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (C$27) | C$54 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (C$12) | C$27 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (C$24) | C$146 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (C$52) | C$96 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (C$8) | C$12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 Lek (C$1.72) | C$4.96 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (C$3.52) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (C$852) | C$589 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (C$0.37) | C$0.41 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek (C$48) | C$62 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (C$3.57) | C$14 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Canada
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