Cost of living in Albania compared to China
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (67元) | 46元 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (44元) | 40元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (34元) | 15元 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (13元) | 17元 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (21元) | 18元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (9元) | 11元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (33元) | 62元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (11元) | 15元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (8元) | 7元 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (7元) | 6元 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (91元) | 118元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (13元) | 9元 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (7元) | 15元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (6,338元) | 13,507元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (3,805元) | 7,710元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (1,600元) | 488元 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (4,181元) | 7,095元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (16,015元) | 4,246元 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (1,447元) | 271元 | + 435% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (326元) | 113元 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (2,883元) | 1,322元 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (2,162元) | 592元 | + 265% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (88元) | 34元 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (76元) | 49元 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (272元) | 510元 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (307元) | 252元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (644元) | 624元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (952元) | 839元 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (71,638元) | 159,743元 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (15元) | 9元 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (112元) | 198元 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| 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) | 1,200 Lek (86元) | 41元 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (72元) | 29元 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (224元) | 328元 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (68元) | 52元 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (26元) | 45元 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (39元) | 36元 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (19元) | 12元 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (22元) | 15元 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (53元) | 86元 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (216元) | 249元 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (127元) | 111元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,566元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (328元) | 399元 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (95元) | 76元 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (17元) | 30元 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (29元) | 15元 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (5,405元) | 2,783元 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (1.80元) | 0.24元 | + 666% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (264元) | 427元 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (24元) | 24元 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,676 prices entered by 186 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 7% more expensive than in China
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