Cost of living in Albania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (¥1,192) | ¥1,097 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (¥908) | ¥719 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (¥374) | ¥437 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (¥176) | ¥203 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (¥322) | ¥293 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (¥206) | ¥815 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (¥799) | ¥951 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (¥154) | ¥984 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (¥108) | ¥421 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (¥113) | ¥268 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (¥1,619) | ¥1,770 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (¥182) | ¥209 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (¥95) | ¥183 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (¥83,862) | ¥186,010 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (¥48,333) | ¥124,160 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (¥11,439) | ¥20,300 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (¥64,749) | ¥142,258 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (¥43,335) | ¥74,491 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (¥10,815) | ¥12,692 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (¥2,261) | ¥3,895 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (¥62,343) | ¥59,521 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (¥13,844) | ¥17,809 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (¥892) | ¥609 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (¥932) | ¥2,700 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (¥7,782) | ¥7,941 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (¥5,273) | ¥4,162 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (¥14,618) | ¥7,471 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (¥21,246) | ¥15,388 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (¥1,875,016) | ¥2,576,380 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (¥224) | ¥161 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (¥1,793) | ¥15,966 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (¥789) | ¥1,370 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (¥1,129) | ¥1,955 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (¥4,940) | ¥3,911 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (¥1,070) | ¥2,205 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (¥489) | ¥648 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (¥757) | ¥409 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (¥272) | ¥143 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (¥316) | ¥184 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (¥924) | ¥4,040 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (¥3,500) | ¥4,280 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (¥1,698) | ¥3,599 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (¥3,660) | ¥20,657 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (¥4,986) | ¥6,242 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (¥687) | ¥1,034 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (¥236) | ¥533 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 293 Lek (¥330) | ¥526 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (¥82,000) | ¥58,872 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (¥28) | ¥41 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,024 Lek (¥7,913) | ¥11,178 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (¥399) | ¥554 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 891 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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