Cost of living in Albania compared to Falkland Islands
Currency:
Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Falkland Islands | ||||
Albania | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (7 £) | 15 £ | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (5.38 £) | 13 £ | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (3.79 £) | 5.50 £ | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (1.55 £) | 1.40 £ | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (2.85 £) | 5.98 £ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (1.25 £) | 5.69 £ | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (4.71 £) | 7 £ | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (1.06 £) | 5.83 £ | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (0.83 £) | 1.90 £ | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (0.80 £) | 1.50 £ | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (9 £) | 9 £ | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (1.52 £) | 3.99 £ | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (0.58 £) | 3.40 £ | - 83% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Falkland Islands | ||||
Albania | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (758 £) | 1,200 £ | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (365 £) | 669 £ | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (112 £) | 120 £ | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (457 £) | 1,327 £ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (1,437 £) | 800 £ | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (95 £) | 75 £ | + 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (46 £) | 158 £ | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (241 £) | 750 £ | - 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (181 £) | 300 £ | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (11 £) | 5.00 £ | + 114% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (8 £) | 20 £ | - 60% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Falkland Islands | ||||
Albania | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (32 £) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (29 £) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (72 £) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (107 £) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Falkland Islands | ||||
Albania | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (8,209 £) | 35,000 £ | - 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (1.56 £) | 0.58 £ | + 168% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (13 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Falkland Islands | ||||
Albania | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (1.65 £) | 3.50 £ | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (4.13 £) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (21 £) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (2.06 £) | 12 £ | - 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (3.10 £) | 3.74 £ | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (2.48 £) | 4.26 £ | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (2.48 £) | 4.50 £ | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (2.06 £) | 3.35 £ | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (4.13 £) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Falkland Islands | ||||
Albania | Falkland Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (17 £) | 65 £ | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (13 £) | 10 £ | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (25 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (8 £) | 9 £ | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (1.65 £) | 3.56 £ | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (2.55 £) | 1.50 £ | + 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (619 £) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (25 £) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (2.66 £) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Falkland Islands
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