Cost of living in Albania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (Rp 126,139) | Rp 45,378 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (Rp 91,936) | Rp 54,330 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (Rp 58,806) | Rp 27,591 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (Rp 26,054) | Rp 19,722 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (Rp 45,197) | Rp 26,707 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (Rp 28,264) | Rp 18,501 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (Rp 63,523) | Rp 56,542 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (Rp 23,949) | Rp 42,973 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek (Rp 15,035) | Rp 22,558 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (Rp 14,591) | Rp 34,959 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek (Rp 204,473) | Rp 337,317 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (Rp 25,911) | Rp 20,426 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (Rp 10,797) | Rp 17,971 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek (Rp 11,515,840) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (Rp 6,726,037) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (Rp 2,426,662) | Rp 496,641 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek (Rp 8,870,197) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (Rp 7,178,104) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek (Rp 2,531,348) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek (Rp 656,913) | Rp 400,530 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (Rp 7,201,980) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (Rp 4,380,784) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 223% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (Rp 202,645) | Rp 43,866 | + 362% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (Rp 79,525) | Rp 71,573 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (Rp 647,668) | Rp 624,572 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (Rp 572,323) | Rp 439,901 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (Rp 1,219,891) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (Rp 1,526,031) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Rp 145,165,454) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 Lek (Rp 36,207) | Rp 11,904 | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (Rp 233,642) | Rp 150,291 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (Rp 175,231) | Rp 36,367 | + 382% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Rp 146,026) | Rp 60,467 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (Rp 453,791) | Rp 313,421 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Rp 138,651) | Rp 130,123 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (Rp 53,431) | Rp 19,595 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (Rp 78,018) | Rp 34,558 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (Rp 38,202) | Rp 30,035 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (Rp 45,509) | Rp 15,580 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (Rp 106,449) | Rp 88,350 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (Rp 438,078) | Rp 216,012 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (Rp 258,333) | Rp 104,481 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (Rp 664,042) | Rp 383,761 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (Rp 169,241) | Rp 162,937 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (Rp 34,924) | Rp 36,298 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek (Rp 54,889) | Rp 40,791 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Rp 10,951,960) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Rp 3,651) | Rp 2,029 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (Rp 534,584) | Rp 496,553 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 339 Lek (Rp 49,453) | Rp 35,528 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 835 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia
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