Cost of living in Albania compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Albania | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (24,036 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (18,974 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (13,387 Franc) | 12,174 Franc | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (5,474 Franc) | 4,751 Franc | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (10,046 Franc) | 6,168 Franc | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (4,404 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (16,613 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (3,749 Franc) | 3,230 Franc | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (2,914 Franc) | 2,119 Franc | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (2,827 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (30,720 Franc) | 31,134 Franc | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (5,381 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (2,031 Franc) | 2,442 Franc | - 17% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Albania | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (2,675,386 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (1,287,315 Franc) | 946,148 Franc | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (393,537 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (1,611,690 Franc) | 2,000,000 Franc | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (5,072,649 Franc) | 547,728 Franc | + 826% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (335,077 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | + 738% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (163,529 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | + 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (850,178 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 325% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (637,634 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 3088% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (37,776 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 278% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (27,938 Franc) | 320,000 Franc | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Albania | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (114,160 Franc) | 80,000 Franc | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (103,863 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (252,644 Franc) | 120,000 Franc | + 111% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (377,762 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 53% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Albania | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (28,970,668 Franc) | 4,000,000 Franc | + 624% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (5,489 Franc) | 2,250 Franc | + 144% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (45,194 Franc) | 80,454 Franc | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Albania | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (5,828 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (14,571 Franc) | 7,578 Franc | + 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (72,856 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (7,286 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (10,928 Franc) | 19,745 Franc | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (8,743 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (8,743 Franc) | 5,093 Franc | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (7,286 Franc) | 4,093 Franc | + 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (14,571 Franc) | 30,511 Franc | - 52% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 37% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Albania | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (58,285 Franc) | 25,796 Franc | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (46,628 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 60,000 Franc | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (87,427 Franc) | 30,312 Franc | + 188% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (26,982 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (5,828 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (8,990 Franc) | 1,758 Franc | + 411% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (2,185,683 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 200 Franc | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (87,427 Franc) | 22,222 Franc | + 293% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (9,400 Franc) | 3,851 Franc | + 144% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 148 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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