Cost of living in Albania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (Rp 137,590) | Rp 61,205 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (Rp 104,805) | Rp 48,353 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (Rp 43,100) | Rp 29,046 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (Rp 20,251) | Rp 21,836 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (Rp 37,167) | Rp 22,834 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (Rp 23,769) | Rp 14,630 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (Rp 92,204) | Rp 66,405 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (Rp 17,781) | Rp 43,134 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (Rp 12,415) | Rp 18,263 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (Rp 13,021) | Rp 34,771 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (Rp 186,830) | Rp 406,659 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (Rp 21,038) | Rp 17,291 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (Rp 11,002) | Rp 16,247 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (Rp 9,676,158) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (Rp 5,576,754) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (Rp 1,319,892) | Rp 801,210 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (Rp 7,470,831) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (Rp 5,000,034) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (Rp 1,247,830) | Rp 505,106 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (Rp 260,867) | Rp 237,062 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (Rp 7,193,273) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (Rp 1,597,399) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (Rp 102,906) | Rp 57,323 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (Rp 107,581) | Rp 95,242 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (Rp 897,943) | Rp 648,513 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (Rp 608,419) | Rp 480,172 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (Rp 1,686,695) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (Rp 2,451,443) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (Rp 216,342,142) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (Rp 25,886) | Rp 9,337 | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (Rp 206,822) | Rp 419,026 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (Rp 91,031) | Rp 19,709 | + 362% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (Rp 130,233) | Rp 89,583 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (Rp 569,982) | Rp 204,790 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Rp 123,415) | Rp 108,192 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (Rp 56,395) | Rp 22,334 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (Rp 87,358) | Rp 30,094 | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (Rp 31,333) | Rp 22,886 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (Rp 36,472) | Rp 11,284 | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (Rp 106,592) | Rp 119,565 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (Rp 403,790) | Rp 261,585 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (Rp 195,861) | Rp 99,216 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (Rp 422,287) | Rp 251,127 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (Rp 575,277) | Rp 573,242 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (Rp 79,244) | Rp 159,890 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (Rp 27,244) | Rp 39,869 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 293 Lek (Rp 38,098) | Rp 65,361 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (Rp 9,461,328) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Rp 3,249) | Rp 2,093 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,024 Lek (Rp 912,972) | Rp 509,555 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (Rp 46,038) | Rp 32,683 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 731 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia
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