- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (Q73) | Q43 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (Q27) | Q42 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (Q18) | Q28 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (Q9) | Q11 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (Q15) | Q14 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (Q7) | Q9 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (Q28) | Q38 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (Q7) | Q18 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Q4.20) | Q8 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (Q7) | Q11 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (Q63) | Q74 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (Q11) | Q14 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (Q5.05) | Q7 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (Q4,449) | Q6,396 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (Q2,488) | Q4,601 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (Q574) | Q690 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (Q3,088) | Q4,905 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (Q1,864) | Q3,545 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (Q558) | Q450 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (Q120) | Q387 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (Q3,009) | Q3,344 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (Q875) | Q755 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (Q51) | Q59 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 Lek (Q33) | Q20 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (Q605) | Q628 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (Q256) | Q404 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (Q811) | Q716 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (Q872) | Q686 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (Q139,579) | Q117,546 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (Q12) | Q7 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (Q115) | Q118 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (Q41) | Q45 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (Q78) | Q121 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (Q190) | Q254 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (Q27) | Q49 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (Q25) | Q30 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (Q29) | Q40 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (Q14) | Q16 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (Q17) | Q13 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (Q34) | Q58 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 3% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (Q160) | Q150 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Q70) | Q84 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (Q140) | Q178 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (Q325) | Q309 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (Q45) | Q47 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (Q10) | Q25 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (Q21) | Q25 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (Q5,010) | Q4,893 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (Q2.17) | Q1.12 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (Q281) | Q426 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (Q21) | Q24 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Guatemala
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