- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (Rp 140,504) | Rp 66,106 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (Rp 51,839) | Rp 50,634 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (Rp 34,411) | Rp 30,568 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (Rp 16,653) | Rp 19,074 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (Rp 27,820) | Rp 24,685 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (Rp 14,166) | Rp 16,247 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (Rp 54,514) | Rp 66,045 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (Rp 14,296) | Rp 37,044 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Rp 8,042) | Rp 18,542 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (Rp 14,195) | Rp 32,310 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (Rp 121,263) | Rp 368,198 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (Rp 21,636) | Rp 19,117 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (Rp 9,666) | Rp 16,216 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (Rp 8,511,912) | Rp 12,242,600 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (Rp 4,761,365) | Rp 9,677,710 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (Rp 1,099,040) | Rp 910,541 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (Rp 5,907,660) | Rp 8,553,620 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (Rp 3,566,215) | Rp 4,943,740 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (Rp 1,068,105) | Rp 619,505 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (Rp 230,162) | Rp 287,299 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (Rp 5,758,015) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (Rp 1,673,464) | Rp 1,787,010 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (Rp 98,135) | Rp 58,356 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 Lek (Rp 62,753) | Rp 56,285 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (Rp 1,158,236) | Rp 615,926 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (Rp 490,482) | Rp 397,678 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (Rp 1,551,630) | Rp 985,125 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (Rp 1,667,982) | Rp 811,453 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (Rp 267,069,081) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (Rp 23,354) | Rp 8,898 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (Rp 220,546) | Rp 381,291 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (Rp 78,595) | Rp 24,249 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (Rp 149,314) | Rp 88,999 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (Rp 364,311) | Rp 343,185 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (Rp 52,272) | Rp 45,191 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (Rp 48,492) | Rp 23,113 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (Rp 54,629) | Rp 34,430 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (Rp 25,954) | Rp 14,080 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (Rp 33,106) | Rp 13,066 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (Rp 64,789) | Rp 92,997 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (Rp 306,915) | Rp 216,823 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Rp 134,030) | Rp 100,274 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (Rp 268,061) | Rp 375,594 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (Rp 622,031) | Rp 505,534 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (Rp 85,679) | Rp 133,066 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (Rp 19,656) | Rp 46,363 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (Rp 40,981) | Rp 56,412 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (Rp 9,585,724) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (Rp 4,153) | Rp 1,617 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (Rp 537,118) | Rp 565,576 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (Rp 40,125) | Rp 24,489 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia
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