Cost of living in Albania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (62元) | 43元 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (47元) | 37元 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (19元) | 17元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (9元) | 14元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (17元) | 16元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (11元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (42元) | 48元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (8元) | 13元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (5.62元) | 6元 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (5.89元) | 7元 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (85元) | 97元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (10元) | 9元 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (4.98元) | 13元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (4,378元) | 13,898元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (2,523元) | 8,379元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (597元) | 462元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (3,380元) | 6,525元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (2,262元) | 4,376元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (565元) | 516元 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (118元) | 140元 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (3,254元) | 1,829元 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (723元) | 546元 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (47元) | 50元 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (49元) | 66元 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (406元) | 511元 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (275元) | 288元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (763元) | 654元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (1,109元) | 844元 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (97,880元) | 148,501元 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (12元) | 8元 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (94元) | 206元 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (41元) | 28元 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (59元) | 27元 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (258元) | 386元 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (56元) | 30元 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (26元) | 19元 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (40元) | 44元 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (14元) | 21元 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (17元) | 16元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (48元) | 82元 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (183元) | 260元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (89元) | 122元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (191元) | 417元 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (260元) | 319元 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (36元) | 90元 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (12元) | 31元 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 291 Lek (17元) | 19元 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (4,281元) | 2,968元 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (1.47元) | 0.24元 | + 502% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,024 Lek (413元) | 410元 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (21元) | 38元 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,423 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 25% cheaper than in China
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