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Cost of living in Albania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 873 Lek (53元) | 49元 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 464 Lek (28元) | 34元 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (17元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 121 Lek (7元) | 15元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (13元) | 15元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (6元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (21元) | 60元 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Lek (6元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (3.84元) | 6元 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (7元) | 5.60元 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (60元) | 111元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (10元) | 7元 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (4.23元) | 11元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,079 Lek (3,902元) | 8,931元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,807 Lek (2,180元) | 4,334元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,438 Lek (575元) | 428元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 65,376 Lek (3,981元) | 5,203元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 31,401 Lek (1,912元) | 3,294元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,297 Lek (323元) | 264元 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,533 Lek (93元) | 89元 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,482 Lek (2,161元) | 2,101元 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,802 Lek (658元) | 714元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 669 Lek (41元) | 36元 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 471 Lek (29元) | 54元 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,472 Lek (394元) | 522元 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,142 Lek (252元) | 278元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,890 Lek (663元) | 628元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,398 Lek (694元) | 658元 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,876,870 Lek (114,291元) | 141,996元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (11元) | 7元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,675 Lek (102元) | 152元 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447 Lek (27元) | 29元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 831 Lek (51元) | 36元 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,810 Lek (171元) | 281元 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (25元) | 46元 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 395 Lek (24元) | 39元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 370 Lek (23元) | 36元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (11元) | 10元 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 213 Lek (13元) | 14元 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (29元) | 56元 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,244 Lek (137元) | 164元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 984 Lek (60元) | 90元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,297 Lek (323元) | 966元 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,107 Lek (250元) | 393元 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (39元) | 60元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 154 Lek (9元) | 34元 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 321 Lek (20元) | 31元 | - 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (4,355元) | 3,300元 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (2.38元) | 0.81元 | + 195% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,581 Lek (218元) | 321元 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 304 Lek (18元) | 21元 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Albania is 20% cheaper than in China
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