Cost of living in Albania compared to Chile
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 889 Lek (CH$6,958) | CH$10,014 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 835 Lek (CH$6,532) | CH$4,951 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (CH$2,594) | CH$1,814 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Lek (CH$1,062) | CH$857 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 221 Lek (CH$1,733) | CH$2,237 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Lek (CH$616) | CH$1,138 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 696 Lek (CH$5,447) | CH$3,948 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Lek (CH$774) | CH$1,237 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 Lek (CH$592) | CH$783 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 153 Lek (CH$1,197) | CH$1,035 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,133 Lek (CH$8,864) | CH$5,271 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Lek (CH$1,213) | CH$1,586 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (CH$669) | CH$478 | + 40% | |
| 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 | 55,951 Lek (CH$437,753) | CH$745,508 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,144 Lek (CH$274,962) | CH$468,434 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,853 Lek (CH$84,914) | CH$55,635 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,951 Lek (CH$320,393) | CH$479,931 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,888 Lek (CH$241,667) | CH$305,986 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,558 Lek (CH$121,727) | CH$37,859 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,809 Lek (CH$14,153) | CH$14,754 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,755 Lek (CH$373,630) | CH$249,045 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (CH$96,153) | CH$70,263 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 799 Lek (CH$6,251) | CH$7,141 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 738 Lek (CH$5,773) | CH$6,108 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 49% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,137 Lek (CH$40,194) | CH$37,072 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,162 Lek (CH$32,560) | CH$23,302 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,532 Lek (CH$82,398) | CH$50,573 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,114 Lek (CH$149,546) | CH$56,824 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,962,620 Lek (CH$15,355,370) | CH$14,112,100 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 154 Lek (CH$1,205) | CH$883 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,581 Lek (CH$12,369) | CH$37,828 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 325 Lek (CH$2,539) | CH$3,416 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (CH$7,839) | CH$6,744 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,367 Lek (CH$26,341) | CH$31,689 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (CH$7,429) | CH$4,660 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (CH$3,164) | CH$2,995 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 490 Lek (CH$3,837) | CH$3,150 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 154 Lek (CH$1,203) | CH$1,636 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 Lek (CH$2,738) | CH$1,705 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 488 Lek (CH$3,816) | CH$11,501 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,949 Lek (CH$23,072) | CH$21,486 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,831 Lek (CH$14,326) | CH$9,050 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (CH$25,419) | CH$31,378 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,104 Lek (CH$39,934) | CH$31,937 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 712 Lek (CH$5,571) | CH$5,544 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 186 Lek (CH$1,459) | CH$3,103 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 187 Lek (CH$1,462) | CH$2,485 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,000 Lek (CH$547,674) | CH$442,660 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 Lek (CH$178) | CH$80 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,436 Lek (CH$66,006) | CH$40,571 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (CH$2,773) | CH$4,168 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Chile
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