Cost of living in Albania compared to Guyana
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (1,910 G$) | 4,078 G$ | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (1,841 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (783 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (350 G$) | 527 G$ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (754 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (455 G$) | 733 G$ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (917 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (412 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (213 G$) | 600 G$ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (250 G$) | 350 G$ | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (2,975 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (437 G$) | 120 G$ | + 264% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (116 G$) | 388 G$ | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (125,674 G$) | 184,724 G$ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (96,211 G$) | 136,983 G$ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (31,084 G$) | 17,428 G$ | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (69,055 G$) | 85,774 G$ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (54,550 G$) | 65,000 G$ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (20,582 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (3,017 G$) | 5,594 G$ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (67,152 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (46,711 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (2,984 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (2,207 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (9,017 G$) | 9,487 G$ | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (8,204 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (19,955 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (29,838 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 133% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (1,266,008 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 178 Lek (410 G$) | 453 G$ | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (3,570 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (460 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (1,541 G$) | 800 G$ | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (5,755 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (575 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (863 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (952 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (768 G$) | 539 G$ | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (880 G$) | 350 G$ | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (1,299 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (7,040 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (3,683 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,000 G$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (10,561 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (1,840 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (460 G$) | 709 G$ | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (721 G$) | 360 G$ | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (172,637 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1051% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 15 G$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (8,326 G$) | 10,746 G$ | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (804 G$) | 500 G$ | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 159 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Guyana
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