Cost of living in Albania compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Albania | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (21 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (20 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (9 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (3.81 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (8 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (4.95 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (10 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (4.48 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (2.32 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (2.72 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (32 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (4.76 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (1.26 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Albania | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (1,367 FJ$) | 2,033 FJ$ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (1,046 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (338 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (751 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (593 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (224 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (33 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (730 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (508 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (32 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (24 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 159% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Albania | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (98 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (89 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 257% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (217 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (324 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Albania | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (13,768 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 178 Lek (4.46 FJ$) | 1.00 FJ$ | + 346% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (39 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 48% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Albania | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (5.01 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (17 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (63 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (6 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (8 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (10 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (14 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Albania | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (77 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (40 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 128% | |
| 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 | 4,588 Lek (115 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (20 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (5.01 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (8 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (1,877 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.19 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (91 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (9 FJ$) | 20 FJ$ | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 110 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Fiji
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