Cost of living in Albania compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (COL$41,180) | COL$38,949 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (COL$39,694) | COL$30,423 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (COL$16,877) | COL$11,122 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (COL$7,547) | COL$5,108 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (COL$16,247) | COL$10,083 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (COL$9,816) | COL$4,506 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (COL$19,756) | COL$15,469 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (COL$8,880) | COL$9,807 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (COL$4,589) | COL$4,237 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (COL$5,387) | COL$5,114 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (COL$64,137) | COL$55,644 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (COL$9,427) | COL$7,532 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (COL$2,504) | COL$4,125 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (COL$2,708,968) | COL$3,406,810 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (COL$2,073,881) | COL$1,973,560 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (COL$670,028) | COL$352,633 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (COL$1,488,520) | COL$1,903,990 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (COL$1,175,857) | COL$1,192,850 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (COL$443,648) | COL$251,863 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (COL$65,032) | COL$67,205 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (COL$1,447,497) | COL$1,384,660 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (COL$1,006,890) | COL$457,780 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (COL$64,317) | COL$26,801 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (COL$47,566) | COL$23,176 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (COL$194,367) | COL$229,642 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (COL$176,835) | COL$155,084 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (COL$430,147) | COL$375,299 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (COL$643,170) | COL$303,919 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (COL$27,289,542) | COL$78,685,000 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (COL$9,061) | COL$4,258 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Lek (COL$99,235) | COL$162,691 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (COL$9,923) | COL$26,964 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (COL$33,210) | COL$30,331 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (COL$124,043) | COL$103,042 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (COL$12,404) | COL$21,042 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (COL$18,607) | COL$16,467 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (COL$20,511) | COL$20,302 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (COL$16,565) | COL$8,324 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (COL$18,970) | COL$8,502 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (COL$28,001) | COL$33,891 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 42% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (COL$151,760) | COL$66,544 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (COL$79,388) | COL$32,872 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$158,605 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (COL$227,640) | COL$152,064 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (COL$39,657) | COL$37,745 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (COL$9,923) | COL$11,587 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (COL$15,539) | COL$6,350 | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (COL$3,721,301) | COL$2,672,030 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | COL$223 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (COL$179,463) | COL$134,153 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (COL$17,544) | COL$11,737 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,190 prices entered by 553 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Colombia
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