Cost of living in Albania compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (CH$6,648) | CH$12,843 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (CH$4,465) | CH$6,406 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (CH$3,261) | CH$2,940 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (CH$1,310) | CH$1,015 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (CH$2,158) | CH$2,703 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (CH$1,205) | CH$1,382 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (CH$4,590) | CH$5,067 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (CH$1,235) | CH$1,468 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (CH$1,025) | CH$1,014 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (CH$822) | CH$1,105 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (CH$12,046) | CH$6,939 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (CH$1,299) | CH$1,906 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (CH$751) | CH$657 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (CH$711,311) | CH$842,731 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (CH$341,487) | CH$532,472 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (CH$123,204) | CH$68,027 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (CH$507,812) | CH$530,131 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (CH$364,438) | CH$355,561 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (CH$188,535) | CH$47,154 | + 300% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (CH$13,424) | CH$15,750 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (CH$365,651) | CH$249,207 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (CH$222,416) | CH$81,600 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (CH$10,288) | CH$8,836 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (CH$4,038) | CH$7,745 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (CH$32,883) | CH$43,443 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (CH$29,057) | CH$26,477 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (CH$61,935) | CH$61,070 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (CH$77,478) | CH$73,243 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (CH$7,370,174) | CH$14,741,500 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (CH$1,663) | CH$1,218 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (CH$11,523) | CH$42,779 | - 73% | |
| 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) | 1,200 Lek (CH$8,897) | CH$3,945 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (CH$7,414) | CH$9,804 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (CH$23,039) | CH$44,158 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (CH$7,039) | CH$4,308 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (CH$2,713) | CH$4,036 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (CH$3,961) | CH$4,110 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (CH$1,940) | CH$2,288 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (CH$2,311) | CH$2,068 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (CH$5,405) | CH$13,476 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (CH$22,242) | CH$27,114 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (CH$13,116) | CH$10,079 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$22,246 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (CH$33,714) | CH$45,968 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (CH$8,885) | CH$8,132 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (CH$1,773) | CH$3,643 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (CH$2,706) | CH$2,884 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (CH$556,040) | CH$599,529 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (CH$185) | CH$171 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (CH$27,141) | CH$40,846 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (CH$2,540) | CH$4,305 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,074 prices entered by 658 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Chile
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