- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (¥1,082) | ¥1,062 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (¥399) | ¥694 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (¥256) | ¥441 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 126 Lek (¥130) | ¥202 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 198 Lek (¥205) | ¥293 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (¥109) | ¥754 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (¥420) | ¥924 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (¥111) | ¥653 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (¥62) | ¥401 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (¥109) | ¥280 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (¥934) | ¥1,689 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (¥167) | ¥197 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Lek (¥70) | ¥199 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (¥65,529) | ¥210,700 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (¥36,655) | ¥121,994 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (¥8,461) | ¥21,223 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (¥45,480) | ¥113,438 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (¥27,454) | ¥71,567 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (¥8,223) | ¥12,789 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (¥1,772) | ¥3,965 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (¥44,328) | ¥55,558 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (¥12,883) | ¥18,276 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (¥755) | ¥711 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (¥516) | ¥2,062 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 3% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (¥8,917) | ¥7,354 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,409 Lek (¥4,550) | ¥4,823 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (¥11,945) | ¥8,419 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (¥12,841) | ¥14,523 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (¥2,056,029) | ¥2,587,360 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (¥176) | ¥143 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (¥1,698) | ¥11,085 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (¥605) | ¥1,278 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (¥1,149) | ¥1,019 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (¥2,805) | ¥3,562 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (¥402) | ¥612 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (¥373) | ¥680 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (¥421) | ¥455 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (¥200) | ¥144 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (¥255) | ¥229 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (¥499) | ¥3,114 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (¥2,363) | ¥4,326 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (¥1,032) | ¥3,385 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (¥2,064) | ¥14,181 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (¥4,789) | ¥8,294 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (¥660) | ¥964 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (¥151) | ¥479 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (¥315) | ¥586 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (¥73,796) | ¥49,094 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (¥32) | ¥56 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (¥4,135) | ¥10,897 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (¥309) | ¥468 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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