Cost of living in Albania compared to Chile
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (CH$8,627) | CH$16,462 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (CH$8,095) | CH$7,245 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (CH$3,708) | CH$2,671 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (CH$1,712) | CH$1,149 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (CH$3,431) | CH$3,481 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (CH$1,704) | CH$1,555 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (CH$5,803) | CH$5,471 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (CH$1,381) | CH$1,652 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (CH$1,051) | CH$1,465 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (CH$997) | CH$1,156 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (CH$11,892) | CH$6,106 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (CH$1,997) | CH$2,169 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (CH$702) | CH$715 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (CH$625,342) | CH$982,457 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (CH$439,428) | CH$617,250 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (CH$141,970) | CH$86,302 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (CH$491,801) | CH$580,749 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (CH$249,148) | CH$401,464 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (CH$94,003) | CH$51,673 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (CH$15,770) | CH$16,582 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (CH$306,705) | CH$256,136 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (CH$213,346) | CH$87,023 | + 145% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (CH$13,628) | CH$10,231 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (CH$10,079) | CH$10,361 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 18% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (CH$41,184) | CH$49,349 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (CH$37,469) | CH$30,577 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (CH$91,142) | CH$74,337 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (CH$136,279) | CH$76,916 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (CH$5,782,289) | CH$17,889,200 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (CH$1,980) | CH$1,304 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (CH$16,304) | CH$38,075 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (CH$2,103) | CH$3,177 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (CH$7,037) | CH$11,695 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (CH$26,283) | CH$42,228 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (CH$2,628) | CH$7,271 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (CH$3,942) | CH$4,262 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (CH$4,346) | CH$4,298 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (CH$3,510) | CH$2,104 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (CH$4,019) | CH$2,486 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (CH$5,933) | CH$16,834 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (CH$32,156) | CH$30,426 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (CH$16,821) | CH$11,927 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$27,948 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (CH$48,234) | CH$53,432 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (CH$8,403) | CH$8,503 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (CH$2,103) | CH$4,165 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (CH$3,293) | CH$3,534 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (CH$788,494) | CH$583,432 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CH$105 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (CH$38,026) | CH$54,301 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (CH$3,425) | CH$4,847 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,438 prices entered by 255 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Chile
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