- Cost of Living
- Albania
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (66元) | 53元 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (24元) | 34元 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (16元) | 15元 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (13元) | 16元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (7元) | 8元 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (26元) | 59元 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (7元) | 13元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (3.79元) | 7元 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (7元) | 5.79元 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (57元) | 113元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (10元) | 8元 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (4.56元) | 12元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (4,015元) | 9,794元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (2,246元) | 4,472元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (518元) | 440元 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (2,787元) | 5,656元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (1,682元) | 3,586元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (504元) | 322元 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (109元) | 84元 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (2,716元) | 2,213元 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (789元) | 663元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (46元) | 39元 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 482 Lek (30元) | 39元 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (546元) | 560元 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (231元) | 268元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (732元) | 606元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (787元) | 676元 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (125,987元) | 143,546元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (11元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (104元) | 151元 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (37元) | 27元 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (70元) | 33元 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (172元) | 364元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (25元) | 27元 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (23元) | 36元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (26元) | 37元 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (12元) | 10元 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (16元) | 14元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (31元) | 61元 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (145元) | 155元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (63元) | 87元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (126元) | 771元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (293元) | 374元 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (40元) | 59元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (9元) | 33元 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (19元) | 34元 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (4,522元) | 3,300元 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.96元) | 1.00元 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (253元) | 302元 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (19元) | 20元 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 20% cheaper than in China
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