Cost of living in Albania compared to Japan
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (¥1,354) | ¥1,031 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (¥1,271) | ¥790 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (¥588) | ¥518 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (¥284) | ¥219 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (¥594) | ¥311 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (¥291) | ¥564 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (¥1,108) | ¥1,287 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (¥217) | ¥611 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (¥165) | ¥399 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (¥165) | ¥307 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (¥1,650) | ¥1,249 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (¥314) | ¥203 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (¥121) | ¥177 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (¥113,339) | ¥358,144 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (¥80,389) | ¥174,960 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (¥22,287) | ¥20,112 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (¥107,276) | ¥167,408 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (¥41,260) | ¥104,544 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (¥14,757) | ¥13,280 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (¥9,261) | ¥4,420 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (¥48,147) | ¥61,842 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (¥33,492) | ¥10,283 | + 226% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (¥2,139) | ¥1,221 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (¥1,582) | ¥2,831 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (¥6,465) | ¥8,396 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (¥5,882) | ¥5,233 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (¥14,308) | ¥9,250 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (¥21,393) | ¥12,490 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (¥907,716) | ¥2,997,270 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (¥311) | ¥169 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (¥2,559) | ¥9,026 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (¥330) | ¥1,575 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (¥1,105) | ¥2,993 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (¥4,126) | ¥6,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (¥413) | ¥1,337 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (¥619) | ¥948 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (¥682) | ¥622 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (¥551) | ¥224 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (¥631) | ¥204 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (¥931) | ¥4,086 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (¥5,048) | ¥5,113 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (¥2,641) | ¥3,854 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (¥7,572) | ¥7,916 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (¥1,319) | ¥1,898 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (¥330) | ¥526 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (¥517) | ¥631 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (¥123,779) | ¥35,175 | + 252% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (¥6,698) | ¥9,541 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (¥538) | ¥578 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 899 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Japan
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