Cost of living in Albania compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (Q67) | Q84 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (Q45) | Q46 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 399 Lek (Q30) | Q29 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 181 Lek (Q13) | Q13 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 Lek (Q23) | Q18 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 Lek (Q14) | Q12 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (Q46) | Q45 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (Q12) | Q17 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (Q10) | Q10 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (Q8) | Q11 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (Q121) | Q94 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (Q13) | Q17 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (Q8) | Q8 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (Q7,120) | Q7,152 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (Q3,418) | Q3,828 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (Q1,233) | Q473 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (Q5,083) | Q4,957 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (Q3,648) | Q2,623 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (Q1,887) | Q327 | + 476% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (Q442) | Q228 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (Q3,660) | Q3,117 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (Q2,226) | Q796 | + 180% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (Q103) | Q85 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (Q40) | Q26 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (Q329) | Q395 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (Q291) | Q278 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (Q620) | Q719 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (Q776) | Q523 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Q73,772) | Q143,555 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (Q17) | Q12 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Lek (Q116) | Q298 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (Q89) | Q38 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Q74) | Q192 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (Q231) | Q276 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Q70) | Q38 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (Q27) | Q36 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (Q40) | Q39 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (Q19) | Q20 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (Q23) | Q17 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (Q54) | Q83 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (Q223) | Q139 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (Q131) | Q88 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q289 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (Q337) | Q318 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (Q86) | Q57 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (Q18) | Q29 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (Q27) | Q17 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Q5,566) | Q4,510 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Q1.86) | Q1.57 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (Q272) | Q361 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (Q25) | Q30 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,153 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Guatemala
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