Cost of living in Albania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (55元) | 42元 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (27元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (21元) | 15元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (8元) | 15元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 192 Lek (12元) | 13元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 116 Lek (7元) | 8元 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 384 Lek (25元) | 47元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 127 Lek (8元) | 14元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Lek (5.15元) | 5.82元 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (7元) | 5.43元 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 892 Lek (57元) | 103元 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 181 Lek (12元) | 8元 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Lek (4.85元) | 14元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (3,716元) | 8,580元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (2,094元) | 4,449元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (506元) | 386元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (2,898元) | 5,174元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (1,782元) | 3,034元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (312元) | 280元 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,558 Lek (100元) | 87元 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (2,775元) | 2,283元 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (597元) | 525元 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (35元) | 38元 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (19元) | 50元 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (419元) | 443元 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (468元) | 233元 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (610元) | 593元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (1,008元) | 532元 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (178,893元) | 131,184元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (11元) | 7元 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,353 Lek (86元) | 151元 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (46元) | 32元 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (86元) | 34元 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (175元) | 357元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (55元) | 40元 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (46元) | 50元 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (29元) | 33元 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (12元) | 8元 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (25元) | 11元 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (28元) | 74元 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (213元) | 179元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (91元) | 96元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,819 Lek (244元) | 1,203元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (319元) | 359元 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (52元) | 67元 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (10元) | 32元 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (26元) | 28元 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (1,597元) | 3,283元 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (275元) | 312元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (20元) | 20元 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 12% cheaper than in China
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