Cost of living in Albania compared to El Salvador
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Albania is 20% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Albania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek ($9) | $17 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek ($4.83) | $3.42 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek ($1.98) | $1.85 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek ($3.63) | $2.76 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek ($1.59) | $2.03 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek ($6.00) | $4.11 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek ($1.35) | $2.99 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek ($1.05) | $2.09 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek ($1.02) | $1.39 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek ($1.94) | $2.10 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek ($0.73) | $1.00 | - 27% | |
Housing | + 61% | |||
Housing in Albania is 61% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
Albania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek ($966) | $1,066 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek ($465) | $696 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek ($142) | $62 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek ($582) | $704 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek ($1,831) | $374 | + 390% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek ($121) | $42 | + 186% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek ($59) | $18 | + 220% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek ($307) | $346 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek ($230) | $132 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek ($14) | $6 | + 127% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek ($10) | $6.00 | + 68% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 11% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Albania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek ($41) | $64 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek ($37) | $42 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek ($91) | $100 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek ($136) | $90 | + 51% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 14% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Albania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek ($10,459) | $20,350 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek ($1.98) | $1.16 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek ($16) | $26 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 28% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Albania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek ($2.10) | $5.55 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek ($5.26) | $16 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek ($26) | $38 | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek ($2.63) | $7 | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek ($3.95) | $4.08 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek ($3.16) | $5.22 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek ($3.16) | $2.08 | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek ($2.63) | $1.21 | + 118% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek ($5.26) | $10 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 9% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
Albania | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek ($21) | $29 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek ($17) | $13 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $68 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek ($32) | $45 | - 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek ($10) | $7 | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek ($2.10) | $4.79 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek ($3.25) | $2.34 | + 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek ($789) | $780 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.18 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek ($32) | $39 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek ($3.39) | $3.95 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 675 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in El Salvador
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