- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (¥1,096) | ¥1,054 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (¥404) | ¥698 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (¥268) | ¥436 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (¥130) | ¥205 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (¥217) | ¥285 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (¥111) | ¥777 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (¥425) | ¥910 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (¥112) | ¥697 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (¥63) | ¥414 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (¥111) | ¥265 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (¥946) | ¥1,538 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (¥169) | ¥203 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (¥75) | ¥198 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (¥66,416) | ¥231,808 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (¥37,151) | ¥125,591 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (¥8,575) | ¥21,159 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (¥46,096) | ¥113,754 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (¥27,826) | ¥74,885 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (¥8,334) | ¥12,611 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (¥1,796) | ¥4,134 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (¥44,928) | ¥55,558 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (¥13,058) | ¥16,830 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (¥766) | ¥693 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 482 Lek (¥504) | ¥1,827 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (¥9,037) | ¥6,829 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (¥3,827) | ¥4,215 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (¥12,107) | ¥8,321 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (¥13,015) | ¥13,972 | - 7% | |
| 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 (¥2,083,858) | ¥2,590,890 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (¥182) | ¥145 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (¥1,721) | ¥11,257 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (¥613) | ¥1,278 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (¥1,165) | ¥1,016 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (¥2,843) | ¥3,622 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (¥408) | ¥630 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (¥378) | ¥707 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (¥426) | ¥455 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (¥203) | ¥137 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (¥258) | ¥217 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (¥506) | ¥2,939 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (¥2,395) | ¥4,035 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (¥1,046) | ¥3,358 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (¥2,092) | ¥12,964 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (¥4,854) | ¥8,046 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (¥669) | ¥880 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (¥153) | ¥491 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (¥320) | ¥560 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (¥74,794) | ¥49,094 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (¥32) | ¥56 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (¥4,191) | ¥10,296 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (¥313) | ¥468 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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