Cost of living in Albania compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 68% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 889 Lek (CI$7) | CI$18 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 835 Lek (CI$6) | CI$9 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (CI$2.58) | CI$5.53 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Lek (CI$1.05) | CI$3.60 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 221 Lek (CI$1.72) | CI$6 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Lek (CI$0.61) | CI$8 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 696 Lek (CI$5.41) | CI$5.71 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Lek (CI$0.77) | CI$5.89 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 Lek (CI$0.59) | CI$3.41 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 153 Lek (CI$1.19) | CI$2.72 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,133 Lek (CI$9) | CI$23 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Lek (CI$1.20) | CI$3.65 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (CI$0.66) | CI$3.56 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 81% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,951 Lek (CI$435) | CI$3,692 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,144 Lek (CI$273) | CI$2,274 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,853 Lek (CI$84) | CI$243 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,951 Lek (CI$318) | CI$1,911 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,888 Lek (CI$240) | CI$1,358 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,558 Lek (CI$121) | CI$179 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,809 Lek (CI$14) | CI$99 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,755 Lek (CI$371) | CI$459 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (CI$96) | CI$150 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 799 Lek (CI$6) | CI$13 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 738 Lek (CI$5.73) | CI$10 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,137 Lek (CI$40) | CI$55 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,162 Lek (CI$32) | CI$46 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,532 Lek (CI$82) | CI$131 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,114 Lek (CI$149) | CI$145 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 66% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,962,620 Lek (CI$15,255) | CI$27,266 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175 Lek (CI$1.36) | CI$1.04 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,581 Lek (CI$12) | CI$101 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 325 Lek (CI$2.52) | CI$8 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (CI$8) | CI$29 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,367 Lek (CI$26) | CI$105 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (CI$7) | CI$8 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (CI$3.14) | CI$5.93 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 490 Lek (CI$3.81) | CI$6 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 154 Lek (CI$1.20) | CI$3.92 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 Lek (CI$2.72) | CI$4.23 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 488 Lek (CI$3.79) | CI$25 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,949 Lek (CI$23) | CI$42 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,831 Lek (CI$14) | CI$29 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (CI$25) | CI$49 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,104 Lek (CI$40) | CI$93 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 712 Lek (CI$5.53) | CI$10 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 186 Lek (CI$1.45) | CI$5.69 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 187 Lek (CI$1.45) | CI$4.63 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,000 Lek (CI$544) | CI$485 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 Lek (CI$0.18) | CI$0.30 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,436 Lek (CI$66) | CI$60 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (CI$2.75) | CI$11 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 68% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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