- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 976 Lek (¥993) | ¥1,049 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 403 Lek (¥410) | ¥665 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 243 Lek (¥247) | ¥487 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (¥129) | ¥208 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 180 Lek (¥183) | ¥319 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 95 Lek (¥96) | ¥813 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 Lek (¥365) | ¥1,046 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Lek (¥112) | ¥765 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 59 Lek (¥60) | ¥418 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 113 Lek (¥115) | ¥287 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 989 Lek (¥1,006) | ¥1,723 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (¥163) | ¥197 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (¥76) | ¥204 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 51,902 Lek (¥52,796) | ¥234,567 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 30,401 Lek (¥30,924) | ¥139,507 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,585 Lek (¥7,716) | ¥18,617 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 40,987 Lek (¥41,692) | ¥133,853 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 24,443 Lek (¥24,864) | ¥96,067 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 8,358 Lek (¥8,502) | ¥13,573 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,872 Lek (¥1,905) | ¥4,072 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 43,877 Lek (¥44,632) | ¥58,657 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,656 Lek (¥11,857) | ¥16,832 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 777 Lek (¥791) | ¥860 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (¥509) | ¥2,849 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 3% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,191 Lek (¥7,314) | ¥7,691 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,150 Lek (¥4,222) | ¥4,091 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,808 Lek (¥10,994) | ¥8,390 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,045 Lek (¥13,270) | ¥14,129 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,080,290 Lek (¥2,116,107) | ¥2,384,900 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 Lek (¥171) | ¥136 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,564 Lek (¥1,591) | ¥9,750 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 684 Lek (¥696) | ¥1,245 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,157 Lek (¥1,177) | ¥998 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,799 Lek (¥2,847) | ¥3,927 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 375 Lek (¥381) | ¥462 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 358 Lek (¥364) | ¥680 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (¥419) | ¥499 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 213 Lek (¥217) | ¥124 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 242 Lek (¥246) | ¥253 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 489 Lek (¥498) | ¥3,475 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,332 Lek (¥2,372) | ¥4,505 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (¥1,017) | ¥3,426 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (¥2,034) | ¥10,390 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,725 Lek (¥4,806) | ¥7,555 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Lek (¥610) | ¥916 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 152 Lek (¥155) | ¥486 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (¥300) | ¥584 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 70,635 Lek (¥71,851) | ¥53,237 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (¥32) | ¥49 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,424 Lek (¥4,500) | ¥12,007 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 295 Lek (¥300) | ¥553 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Japan
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