Cost of living in Albania compared to Guernsey
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Albania | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (£7) | £20 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (£5.40) | £12 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (£3.81) | £5.00 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (£1.56) | £1.70 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (£2.86) | £4.80 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (£1.25) | £5.16 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (£4.73) | £7 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (£1.07) | £2.50 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (£0.83) | £1.93 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (£0.80) | £2.50 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (£9) | £35 | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (£1.53) | £2.50 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (£0.58) | £2.00 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Albania | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (£761) | £4,574 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (£366) | £3,000 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (£112) | £200 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (£458) | £1,800 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (£1,443) | £1,400 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (£95) | £100 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (£47) | £30 | + 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (£242) | £400 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (£181) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (£11) | £5.00 | + 115% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (£8) | £18 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Albania | Guernsey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (£32) | £80 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (£30) | £50 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (£72) | £75 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (£107) | £70 | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Albania | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (£8,242) | £23,900 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (£1.56) | £1.80 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (£13) | £30 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Albania | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (£1.66) | £4.00 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (£4.15) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (£21) | £50 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (£2.07) | £3.00 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (£3.11) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (£2.49) | £3.00 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (£2.49) | £2.50 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (£2.07) | £2.00 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (£4.15) | £30 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Guernsey | ||||
Albania | Guernsey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (£17) | £40 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (£13) | £20 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £50 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (£25) | £140 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (£8) | £11 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (£1.66) | £3.50 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (£2.56) | £5.80 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (£622) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (£25) | £60 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (£2.67) | £9 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 180 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Guernsey
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