Cost of living in Albania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (¥846) | ¥1,041 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 421 Lek (¥411) | ¥713 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (¥301) | ¥467 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (¥124) | ¥215 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (¥190) | ¥287 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (¥107) | ¥484 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (¥356) | ¥1,246 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (¥125) | ¥610 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (¥76) | ¥381 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (¥105) | ¥267 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (¥934) | ¥1,801 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (¥172) | ¥223 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (¥72) | ¥242 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (¥56,729) | ¥193,680 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (¥31,964) | ¥112,128 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (¥7,727) | ¥15,296 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (¥44,243) | ¥127,930 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (¥27,209) | ¥84,445 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (¥4,995) | ¥11,742 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (¥1,443) | ¥3,714 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (¥42,372) | ¥37,069 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (¥9,109) | ¥10,892 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (¥835) | ¥749 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (¥427) | ¥1,906 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (¥6,400) | ¥6,528 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (¥7,152) | ¥4,644 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (¥10,641) | ¥7,956 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (¥15,395) | ¥13,013 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (¥2,731,133) | ¥2,936,380 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (¥178) | ¥143 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (¥1,417) | ¥9,633 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (¥712) | ¥1,406 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (¥845) | ¥929 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (¥2,680) | ¥8,740 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 612 Lek (¥597) | ¥554 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (¥639) | ¥669 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (¥442) | ¥525 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (¥167) | ¥218 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (¥235) | ¥251 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (¥394) | ¥2,654 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (¥2,704) | ¥3,633 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (¥1,081) | ¥3,165 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (¥5,511) | ¥15,347 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (¥3,984) | ¥6,734 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (¥607) | ¥809 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (¥160) | ¥511 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (¥327) | ¥509 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 71,519 Lek (¥69,760) | ¥46,875 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (¥39) | ¥26 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (¥3,866) | ¥8,766 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (¥314) | ¥477 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Japan
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