Cost of living in Albania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (¥728) | ¥941 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (¥432) | ¥695 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (¥256) | ¥426 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (¥128) | ¥203 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (¥192) | ¥244 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (¥100) | ¥653 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (¥366) | ¥888 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (¥95) | ¥792 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (¥62) | ¥389 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (¥163) | ¥306 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (¥1,622) | ¥1,351 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (¥166) | ¥185 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (¥163) | ¥246 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (¥25,989) | ¥295,978 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (¥29,229) | ¥169,167 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (¥28,169) | ¥25,258 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (¥38,959) | ¥144,655 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (¥20,791) | ¥80,593 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (¥26,777) | ¥13,235 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (¥1,274) | ¥4,060 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (¥15,947) | ¥55,604 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (¥15,593) | ¥10,692 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (¥636) | ¥778 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (¥312) | ¥2,599 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (¥2,599) | ¥6,849 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (¥2,807) | ¥4,780 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (¥7,136) | ¥8,249 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (¥12,475) | ¥12,511 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,585,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (¥156) | ¥135 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (¥1,663) | ¥10,445 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (¥635) | ¥1,225 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (¥1,046) | ¥1,626 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (¥3,119) | ¥6,148 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (¥1,133) | ¥812 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (¥419) | ¥655 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (¥450) | ¥501 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (¥229) | ¥170 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (¥421) | ¥229 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (¥476) | ¥2,983 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (¥4,339) | ¥3,633 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (¥1,733) | ¥3,657 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (¥3,586) | ¥12,969 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (¥8,727) | ¥6,422 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (¥755) | ¥1,122 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (¥185) | ¥445 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (¥697) | ¥556 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (¥46,996) | ¥52,544 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (¥21) | ¥40 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (¥4,191) | ¥9,497 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (¥330) | ¥525 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 869 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Japan
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