Cost of living in Albania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (Rp 166,853) | Rp 67,167 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (Rp 172,396) | Rp 61,090 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (Rp 70,758) | Rp 32,593 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (Rp 29,604) | Rp 25,633 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (Rp 66,250) | Rp 31,337 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (Rp 39,183) | Rp 12,592 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (Rp 92,205) | Rp 72,901 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (Rp 34,310) | Rp 45,403 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (Rp 16,842) | Rp 22,376 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (Rp 22,370) | Rp 32,966 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (Rp 245,940) | Rp 344,694 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (Rp 36,186) | Rp 18,943 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (Rp 11,063) | Rp 15,178 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (Rp 10,400,157) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (Rp 9,049,641) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (Rp 1,339,001) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (Rp 6,194,105) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (Rp 4,826,430) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (Rp 1,299,449) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (Rp 251,987) | Rp 378,883 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Rp 5,580,422) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (Rp 3,881,784) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (Rp 114,772) | Rp 91,402 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Rp 183,378) | Rp 83,441 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Rp 749,328) | Rp 651,126 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Rp 681,737) | Rp 458,661 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (Rp 2,869,289) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Rp 2,479,563) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (Rp 105,207,249) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (Rp 36,132) | Rp 12,092 | + 199% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (Rp 328,620) | Rp 535,183 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Rp 38,257) | Rp 22,456 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (Rp 128,031) | Rp 96,147 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Rp 478,215) | Rp 264,826 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Rp 47,821) | Rp 66,604 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Rp 71,732) | Rp 26,592 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (Rp 79,073) | Rp 33,023 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (Rp 63,863) | Rp 27,953 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (Rp 73,134) | Rp 21,349 | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (Rp 107,949) | Rp 84,361 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (Rp 865,047) | Rp 261,890 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (Rp 267,800) | Rp 96,262 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (Rp 1,547,329) | Rp 397,663 | + 289% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (Rp 272,913) | Rp 149,637 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Rp 38,257) | Rp 38,785 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (Rp 59,906) | Rp 50,891 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Rp 14,346,443) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (Rp 786,908) | Rp 433,566 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (Rp 68,476) | Rp 46,861 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 439 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia
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