Cost of living in Albania compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 81% | |||
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Food in Albania is 81% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Albania | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (﷼ 364,853) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (﷼ 288,011) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (﷼ 203,215) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (﷼ 83,098) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 74% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (﷼ 152,494) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (﷼ 66,857) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (﷼ 252,174) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (﷼ 56,915) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (﷼ 44,237) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (﷼ 42,919) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (﷼ 466,316) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (﷼ 81,675) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (﷼ 30,831) | ﷼ 125,434 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Albania is 81% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Albania | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (﷼ 40,611,300) | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (﷼ 19,540,924) | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (﷼ 5,973,728) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (﷼ 24,464,818) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (﷼ 77,000,792) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (﷼ 5,086,333) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (﷼ 2,482,301) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (﷼ 12,905,365) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (﷼ 9,679,024) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 93% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (﷼ 573,427) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (﷼ 424,083) | ﷼ 1,188,560 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 92% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 92% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Albania | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (﷼ 1,732,907) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (﷼ 1,576,595) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (﷼ 3,835,034) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 94% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (﷼ 5,734,273) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 89% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 89% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Albania | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (﷼ 439,763,242) | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (﷼ 83,324) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 179% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (﷼ 686,024) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 87% | |
Personal Care | - 88% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 88% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Albania | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (﷼ 88,474) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (﷼ 221,185) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (﷼ 1,105,926) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (﷼ 110,593) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (﷼ 165,889) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (﷼ 132,711) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (﷼ 132,711) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (﷼ 110,593) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 86% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (﷼ 221,185) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 84% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 84% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Albania | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (﷼ 884,741) | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (﷼ 707,793) | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 8,472,430 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (﷼ 1,327,112) | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (﷼ 409,581) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (﷼ 88,474) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (﷼ 136,460) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (﷼ 33,177,793) | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - 91% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ﷼ 19,460 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (﷼ 1,327,112) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (﷼ 142,691) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 85% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,085 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 85% cheaper than in Iran
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