Cost of living in Albania compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 18% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (COL$37,497) | COL$33,372 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (COL$24,474) | COL$25,648 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (COL$18,931) | COL$10,669 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (COL$7,481) | COL$4,381 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (COL$11,971) | COL$9,428 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (COL$5,139) | COL$4,063 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (COL$18,429) | COL$12,352 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (COL$6,090) | COL$8,282 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (COL$4,190) | COL$3,699 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (COL$3,932) | COL$3,693 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (COL$50,528) | COL$46,438 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (COL$7,410) | COL$6,179 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (COL$3,649) | COL$3,298 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 130% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (COL$3,538,787) | COL$3,073,440 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (COL$2,124,213) | COL$1,572,970 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (COL$893,301) | COL$297,864 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (COL$2,334,168) | COL$1,679,240 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (COL$8,941,135) | COL$961,165 | + 830% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (COL$807,909) | COL$224,066 | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (COL$182,139) | COL$71,417 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (COL$1,609,341) | COL$1,454,200 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (COL$1,207,006) | COL$439,535 | + 175% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (COL$48,904) | COL$22,873 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (COL$42,624) | COL$23,155 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (COL$152,031) | COL$186,888 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (COL$171,617) | COL$119,794 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (COL$359,637) | COL$337,347 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (COL$531,356) | COL$253,763 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (COL$39,996,382) | COL$71,943,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (COL$8,381) | COL$4,063 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (COL$62,439) | COL$143,253 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 35% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (COL$48,280) | COL$16,886 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (COL$40,234) | COL$29,435 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (COL$125,030) | COL$116,122 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (COL$38,201) | COL$20,817 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (COL$14,722) | COL$14,173 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (COL$21,496) | COL$18,584 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (COL$10,526) | COL$8,054 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (COL$12,539) | COL$5,634 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (COL$29,329) | COL$29,728 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 80% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (COL$120,701) | COL$46,473 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (COL$71,177) | COL$29,841 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$111,921 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (COL$182,959) | COL$112,808 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (COL$53,184) | COL$29,762 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (COL$9,622) | COL$10,363 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (COL$15,979) | COL$4,535 | + 252% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (COL$3,017,514) | COL$2,615,310 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (COL$1,006) | COL$242 | + 316% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (COL$147,290) | COL$116,597 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (COL$13,127) | COL$9,496 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,529 prices entered by 995 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Colombia
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