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 | 867 Lek (Q60) | Q47 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 421 Lek (Q29) | Q41 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (Q21) | Q23 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (Q9) | Q12 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (Q14) | Q15 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (Q8) | Q10 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (Q25) | Q27 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (Q9) | Q17 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (Q5.38) | Q10 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (Q7) | Q11 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (Q67) | Q68 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (Q12) | Q14 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (Q5.14) | Q12 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (Q4,043) | Q7,110 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (Q2,278) | Q3,535 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (Q551) | Q454 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (Q3,153) | Q4,178 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (Q1,939) | Q2,422 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (Q356) | Q334 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (Q103) | Q288 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (Q3,019) | Q2,939 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (Q649) | Q662 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (Q60) | Q52 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (Q30) | Q26 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (Q456) | Q421 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (Q510) | Q326 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (Q758) | Q749 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (Q1,097) | Q688 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 36% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (Q194,623) | Q122,747 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (Q13) | Q7 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (Q101) | Q116 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (Q51) | Q25 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (Q60) | Q66 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (Q191) | Q188 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 612 Lek (Q43) | Q48 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (Q46) | Q32 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (Q31) | Q45 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (Q12) | Q17 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (Q17) | Q13 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (Q28) | Q77 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (Q193) | Q114 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (Q77) | Q85 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (Q393) | Q230 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (Q284) | Q269 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (Q43) | Q39 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (Q11) | Q19 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (Q23) | Q16 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 71,519 Lek (Q4,971) | Q6,181 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (Q2.78) | Q0.99 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (Q275) | Q397 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (Q22) | Q25 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Guatemala
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