Cost of living in Albania compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (2,079 G$) | 1,433 G$ | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (1,357 G$) | 1,657 G$ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (1,050 G$) | 632 G$ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (415 G$) | 461 G$ | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (664 G$) | 777 G$ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (285 G$) | 441 G$ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (1,022 G$) | 1,234 G$ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (338 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (232 G$) | 253 G$ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (218 G$) | 360 G$ | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (2,802 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (411 G$) | 542 G$ | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (202 G$) | 278 G$ | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 53% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (196,226 G$) | 243,593 G$ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (117,788 G$) | 105,307 G$ | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (49,534 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (129,430 G$) | 155,155 G$ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (495,787 G$) | 113,824 G$ | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (44,799 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 398% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (10,100 G$) | 8,190 G$ | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (89,238 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (66,929 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 185% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (2,712 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (2,364 G$) | 593 G$ | + 299% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (8,430 G$) | 9,487 G$ | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (9,516 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (19,942 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (29,464 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (2,217,804 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (465 G$) | 309 G$ | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (3,462 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (2,677 G$) | 2,010 G$ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (2,231 G$) | 5,200 G$ | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (6,933 G$) | 4,052 G$ | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (2,118 G$) | 1,600 G$ | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (816 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (1,192 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (584 G$) | 539 G$ | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (695 G$) | 480 G$ | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (1,626 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 61% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (6,693 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (3,947 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 49% | |
| 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 | 4,547 Lek (10,145 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (2,949 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (534 G$) | 709 G$ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (886 G$) | 360 G$ | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (167,322 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1015% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (56 G$) | 21 G$ | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (8,167 G$) | 9,000 G$ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (725 G$) | 500 G$ | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 224 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Guyana
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