Cost of living in Albania compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (CH$6,430) | CH$8,759 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (CH$3,080) | CH$4,711 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek (CH$2,401) | CH$1,867 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (CH$946) | CH$824 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 Lek (CH$1,296) | CH$2,120 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (CH$872) | CH$1,098 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (CH$2,937) | CH$3,767 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (CH$971) | CH$1,158 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Lek (CH$502) | CH$750 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (CH$852) | CH$810 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (CH$7,026) | CH$4,624 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 158 Lek (CH$1,169) | CH$1,536 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (CH$608) | CH$438 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (CH$356,013) | CH$719,009 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 37,325 Lek (CH$276,753) | CH$453,263 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,962 Lek (CH$51,621) | CH$62,009 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,250 Lek (CH$268,783) | CH$456,608 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (CH$206,834) | CH$304,789 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (CH$36,171) | CH$42,969 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,299 Lek (CH$9,630) | CH$17,165 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,826 Lek (CH$206,322) | CH$223,270 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (CH$69,245) | CH$63,222 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (CH$4,108) | CH$6,908 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (CH$2,224) | CH$4,312 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 114% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (CH$48,652) | CH$36,319 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (CH$54,365) | CH$19,761 | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Lek (CH$59,318) | CH$43,028 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (CH$117,026) | CH$54,322 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (CH$20,761,173) | CH$12,494,000 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (CH$1,334) | CH$847 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (CH$11,153) | CH$40,422 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 27% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 785 Lek (CH$5,821) | CH$3,564 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (CH$9,982) | CH$7,616 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (CH$20,270) | CH$30,197 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (CH$6,375) | CH$4,278 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (CH$5,287) | CH$2,774 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (CH$3,367) | CH$2,834 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (CH$1,387) | CH$1,509 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (CH$2,869) | CH$1,430 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (CH$3,707) | CH$9,609 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (CH$24,775) | CH$19,131 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (CH$10,576) | CH$8,443 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (CH$24,999) | CH$20,895 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (CH$37,019) | CH$29,691 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (CH$6,062) | CH$5,655 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (CH$1,192) | CH$2,830 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (CH$2,981) | CH$2,305 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (CH$185,368) | CH$383,771 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CH$116 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,231 Lek (CH$31,374) | CH$33,457 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 314 Lek (CH$2,327) | CH$3,894 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Chile
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