- 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 | 1,027 Lek (Q73) | Q49 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 396 Lek (Q28) | Q42 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (Q19) | Q21 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (Q9) | Q12 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 204 Lek (Q14) | Q15 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Lek (Q8) | Q8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 345 Lek (Q25) | Q38 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Lek (Q7) | Q18 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Lek (Q4.20) | Q9 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Lek (Q9) | Q11 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,012 Lek (Q72) | Q87 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 164 Lek (Q12) | Q15 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (Q5.11) | Q7 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,929 Lek (Q4,620) | Q6,396 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 37,469 Lek (Q2,666) | Q4,601 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,346 Lek (Q736) | Q690 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 56,158 Lek (Q3,996) | Q4,659 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,666 Lek (Q2,182) | Q3,545 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,833 Lek (Q344) | Q450 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,627 Lek (Q116) | Q341 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,988 Lek (Q2,632) | Q3,536 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,655 Lek (Q758) | Q747 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 691 Lek (Q49) | Q102 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 462 Lek (Q33) | Q44 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (Q615) | Q430 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (Q260) | Q466 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (Q824) | Q745 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (Q886) | Q699 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (Q141,792) | Q137,039 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (Q13) | Q19 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,656 Lek (Q118) | Q175 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 365 Lek (Q26) | Q42 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,465 Lek (Q175) | Q144 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Lek (Q193) | Q274 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (Q29) | Q50 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 367 Lek (Q26) | Q33 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 388 Lek (Q28) | Q40 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Lek (Q11) | Q21 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 221 Lek (Q16) | Q17 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 460 Lek (Q33) | Q58 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,334 Lek (Q166) | Q139 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Q71) | Q89 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (Q142) | Q185 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,184 Lek (Q298) | Q373 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (Q46) | Q46 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 Lek (Q10) | Q25 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 322 Lek (Q23) | Q25 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (Q5,089) | Q4,893 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (Q2.20) | Q1.74 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,588 Lek (Q255) | Q426 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (Q22) | Q23 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Guatemala
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