- 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 | 1,027 Lek (Rp 133,843) | Rp 65,531 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 396 Lek (Rp 51,559) | Rp 49,511 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (Rp 35,319) | Rp 30,885 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (Rp 16,224) | Rp 18,934 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 204 Lek (Rp 26,538) | Rp 22,695 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Lek (Rp 14,693) | Rp 14,388 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 345 Lek (Rp 44,963) | Rp 60,646 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Lek (Rp 13,437) | Rp 37,954 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Lek (Rp 7,694) | Rp 18,653 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Lek (Rp 15,652) | Rp 31,286 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,012 Lek (Rp 131,887) | Rp 371,771 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 164 Lek (Rp 21,426) | Rp 18,926 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (Rp 9,359) | Rp 15,260 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,929 Lek (Rp 8,461,310) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 37,469 Lek (Rp 4,882,800) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,346 Lek (Rp 1,348,273) | Rp 887,496 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 56,158 Lek (Rp 7,318,219) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,666 Lek (Rp 3,996,275) | Rp 4,623,080 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,833 Lek (Rp 629,819) | Rp 667,380 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,627 Lek (Rp 211,999) | Rp 252,522 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,988 Lek (Rp 4,820,106) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,655 Lek (Rp 1,388,540) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 691 Lek (Rp 90,067) | Rp 59,625 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 462 Lek (Rp 60,181) | Rp 55,089 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (Rp 1,126,135) | Rp 659,239 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (Rp 476,888) | Rp 428,524 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (Rp 1,508,626) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (Rp 1,621,753) | Rp 936,471 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (Rp 259,667,142) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (Rp 23,003) | Rp 8,791 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,656 Lek (Rp 215,864) | Rp 382,650 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 365 Lek (Rp 47,504) | Rp 24,611 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,465 Lek (Rp 321,214) | Rp 90,441 | + 255% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,706 Lek (Rp 352,658) | Rp 332,164 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (Rp 53,858) | Rp 45,296 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 367 Lek (Rp 47,839) | Rp 23,390 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 388 Lek (Rp 50,520) | Rp 32,514 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Lek (Rp 20,801) | Rp 15,188 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 221 Lek (Rp 28,746) | Rp 12,682 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 460 Lek (Rp 59,997) | Rp 81,236 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,334 Lek (Rp 304,157) | Rp 211,083 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Rp 130,316) | Rp 98,679 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (Rp 260,631) | Rp 460,234 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,184 Lek (Rp 545,215) | Rp 497,062 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (Rp 83,706) | Rp 118,309 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 Lek (Rp 18,635) | Rp 45,661 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 322 Lek (Rp 41,932) | Rp 54,748 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (Rp 9,320,051) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (Rp 4,037) | Rp 1,846 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,588 Lek (Rp 467,635) | Rp 521,125 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (Rp 41,030) | Rp 24,789 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,237 prices entered by 354 different people.
Cost of living in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia
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