Cost of living in Albania compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (Q51) | Q81 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (Q45) | Q44 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (Q19) | Q21 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (Q9) | Q11 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (Q14) | Q14 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (Q6) | Q8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (Q27) | Q26 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (Q6) | Q16 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Q4.51) | Q10 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (Q11) | Q12 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (Q89) | Q90 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (Q11) | Q14 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (Q6) | Q8 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (Q3,707) | Q6,545 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (Q2,863) | Q3,437 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (Q1,289) | Q468 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (Q2,731) | Q4,411 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (Q1,719) | Q2,110 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (Q1,316) | Q280 | + 370% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (Q102) | Q253 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (Q2,144) | Q3,055 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (Q814) | Q683 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (Q52) | Q80 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (Q21) | Q38 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (Q207) | Q460 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (Q203) | Q296 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (Q471) | Q725 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (Q900) | Q777 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (Q37,512) | Q131,670 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (Q11) | Q6 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (Q120) | Q129 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (Q46) | Q44 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (Q75) | Q124 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (Q202) | Q250 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (Q71) | Q48 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (Q29) | Q34 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (Q32) | Q47 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (Q14) | Q16 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (Q29) | Q17 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (Q36) | Q77 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (Q222) | Q176 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (Q128) | Q83 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (Q259) | Q196 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (Q534) | Q460 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (Q60) | Q61 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (Q14) | Q34 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (Q24) | Q35 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (Q3,392) | Q5,407 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (Q1.50) | Q1.28 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (Q346) | Q353 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (Q24) | Q27 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 795 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Guatemala
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