Cost of living in Albania compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek ($9) | $9 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek ($9) | $7 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek ($3.88) | $3.22 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek ($1.73) | $1.13 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek ($3.73) | $2.37 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek ($2.26) | $1.58 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek ($4.54) | $5.28 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek ($2.04) | $1.67 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek ($1.05) | $1.24 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek ($1.24) | $1.82 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek ($15) | $13 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek ($2.17) | $2.11 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek ($0.58) | $1.08 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek ($623) | $731 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek ($477) | $455 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek ($154) | $49 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek ($342) | $486 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek ($270) | $322 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek ($102) | $37 | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek ($15) | $21 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek ($333) | $416 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek ($231) | $128 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek ($15) | $6 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek ($11) | $9 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek ($45) | $68 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek ($41) | $45 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek ($99) | $111 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek ($148) | $85 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek ($6,272) | $22,194 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek ($2.08) | $1.06 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,000 Lek ($23) | $25 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek ($2.28) | $5.74 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek ($29) | $44 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek ($2.85) | $5.27 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek ($4.28) | $5.10 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek ($4.71) | $6 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek ($3.81) | $2.13 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek ($4.36) | $1.81 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek ($6) | $14 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek ($35) | $22 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek ($18) | $13 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $47 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek ($52) | $49 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek ($9) | $10 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek ($2.28) | $3.79 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek ($3.57) | $2.58 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek ($855) | $598 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek ($41) | $45 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek ($4.03) | $5.89 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,567 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador
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