Cost of living in Albania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (¥1,381) | ¥998 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (¥902) | ¥723 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (¥697) | ¥544 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (¥276) | ¥204 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (¥441) | ¥323 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (¥189) | ¥616 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (¥679) | ¥934 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (¥224) | ¥850 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (¥154) | ¥535 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (¥145) | ¥288 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (¥1,861) | ¥1,240 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (¥273) | ¥240 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (¥134) | ¥202 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (¥130,356) | ¥279,056 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (¥78,248) | ¥163,427 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (¥32,906) | ¥23,363 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (¥85,982) | ¥150,519 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (¥329,359) | ¥81,210 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (¥29,760) | ¥36,753 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (¥6,709) | ¥4,386 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (¥59,282) | ¥49,710 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (¥44,462) | ¥17,687 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (¥1,801) | ¥1,118 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (¥1,570) | ¥1,483 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (¥5,600) | ¥6,145 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (¥6,322) | ¥5,263 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (¥13,248) | ¥9,604 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (¥19,573) | ¥13,529 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (¥1,473,321) | ¥2,697,750 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (¥309) | ¥170 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (¥2,300) | ¥9,950 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (¥1,778) | ¥2,154 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (¥1,482) | ¥2,551 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (¥4,606) | ¥5,499 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (¥1,407) | ¥1,340 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (¥542) | ¥842 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (¥792) | ¥750 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (¥388) | ¥225 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (¥462) | ¥233 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (¥1,080) | ¥3,812 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (¥4,446) | ¥4,064 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (¥2,622) | ¥3,590 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (¥6,740) | ¥6,047 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (¥1,959) | ¥896 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (¥354) | ¥487 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (¥589) | ¥585 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (¥111,154) | ¥98,506 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (¥37) | ¥52 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (¥5,426) | ¥9,275 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (¥484) | ¥587 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 918 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Japan
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