Cost of living in Albania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (Rp 98,212) | Rp 48,924 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (Rp 58,285) | Rp 55,115 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (Rp 34,551) | Rp 32,165 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (Rp 17,266) | Rp 20,580 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (Rp 25,868) | Rp 25,337 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (Rp 13,538) | Rp 17,064 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (Rp 49,341) | Rp 61,721 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (Rp 12,852) | Rp 37,576 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Rp 8,426) | Rp 19,651 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (Rp 21,966) | Rp 33,333 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (Rp 218,885) | Rp 374,037 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (Rp 22,367) | Rp 18,761 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (Rp 21,947) | Rp 18,326 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (Rp 3,507,565) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (Rp 3,944,889) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (Rp 3,801,794) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (Rp 5,258,079) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (Rp 2,806,052) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (Rp 3,613,943) | Rp 979,539 | + 269% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (Rp 171,882) | Rp 329,516 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (Rp 2,152,284) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (Rp 2,104,539) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (Rp 85,902) | Rp 66,640 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (Rp 42,091) | Rp 68,439 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (Rp 350,757) | Rp 680,041 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (Rp 378,817) | Rp 424,371 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (Rp 963,110) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (Rp 1,683,631) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 492,652,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (Rp 21,055) | Rp 8,926 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (Rp 224,484) | Rp 228,023 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (Rp 85,748) | Rp 23,270 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (Rp 141,151) | Rp 59,151 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (Rp 420,908) | Rp 256,292 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (Rp 152,903) | Rp 80,956 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (Rp 56,551) | Rp 22,650 | + 150% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (Rp 60,701) | Rp 44,295 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (Rp 30,935) | Rp 22,030 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (Rp 56,836) | Rp 12,336 | + 361% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (Rp 64,259) | Rp 89,053 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (Rp 585,563) | Rp 176,169 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (Rp 233,903) | Rp 105,763 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (Rp 483,942) | Rp 650,328 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (Rp 1,177,868) | Rp 361,319 | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (Rp 101,909) | Rp 133,391 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (Rp 24,908) | Rp 36,857 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (Rp 94,108) | Rp 48,318 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (Rp 6,342,688) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (Rp 2,806) | Rp 1,787 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (Rp 565,570) | Rp 604,695 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (Rp 44,601) | Rp 28,321 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 980 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia
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