Cost of living in Albania compared to Indonesia
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (Rp 135,768) | Rp 51,111 | + 166% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (Rp 107,174) | Rp 61,877 | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (Rp 75,620) | Rp 30,423 | + 149% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (Rp 30,922) | Rp 22,265 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (Rp 56,745) | Rp 28,853 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (Rp 24,879) | Rp 17,001 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (Rp 93,838) | Rp 65,310 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (Rp 21,179) | Rp 46,717 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (Rp 16,461) | Rp 20,220 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (Rp 15,971) | Rp 35,818 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (Rp 173,524) | Rp 361,559 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (Rp 30,393) | Rp 21,133 | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (Rp 11,473) | Rp 20,433 | - 44% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Albania is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (Rp 15,112,165) | Rp 22,706,200 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (Rp 7,271,515) | Rp 12,226,400 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Rp 2,222,927) | Rp 1,735,350 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (Rp 9,103,781) | Rp 9,185,280 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (Rp 28,653,323) | Rp 4,750,620 | + 503% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (Rp 1,892,712) | Rp 1,250,250 | + 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (Rp 923,707) | Rp 355,074 | + 160% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Rp 4,802,309) | Rp 3,775,180 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (Rp 3,601,732) | Rp 1,744,390 | + 106% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Rp 213,382) | Rp 56,362 | + 279% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Rp 157,809) | Rp 90,892 | + 74% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Rp 644,845) | Rp 737,605 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Rp 586,678) | Rp 511,282 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Rp 1,427,082) | Rp 1,342,120 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Rp 2,133,822) | Rp 1,400,490 | + 52% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Rp 163,643,487) | Rp 527,598,000 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (Rp 31,006) | Rp 12,409 | + 150% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Rp 255,281) | Rp 230,891 | + 11% | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Rp 32,923) | Rp 27,948 | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (Rp 82,307) | Rp 35,309 | + 133% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Rp 411,534) | Rp 328,198 | + 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Rp 41,153) | Rp 114,524 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Rp 61,730) | Rp 23,749 | + 160% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (Rp 49,384) | Rp 34,773 | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (Rp 49,384) | Rp 33,895 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (Rp 41,153) | Rp 9,939 | + 314% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (Rp 82,307) | Rp 114,835 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (Rp 329,227) | Rp 209,471 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (Rp 263,382) | Rp 119,365 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 400,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (Rp 493,841) | Rp 432,378 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (Rp 152,412) | Rp 157,306 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Rp 32,923) | Rp 40,476 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (Rp 50,779) | Rp 57,564 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Rp 12,346,029) | Rp 10,732,200 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,881 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (Rp 493,841) | Rp 501,142 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (Rp 53,098) | Rp 36,781 | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 875 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia
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