- 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 | 966 Lek (¥965) | ¥1,057 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 398 Lek (¥397) | ¥671 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (¥247) | ¥497 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (¥125) | ¥205 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 188 Lek (¥187) | ¥301 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (¥100) | ¥808 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (¥364) | ¥924 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 113 Lek (¥113) | ¥749 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 Lek (¥61) | ¥429 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (¥105) | ¥282 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 976 Lek (¥974) | ¥1,659 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (¥160) | ¥198 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (¥69) | ¥206 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek (¥54,111) | ¥224,805 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (¥32,231) | ¥128,074 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (¥8,189) | ¥19,331 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (¥44,017) | ¥124,565 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (¥26,571) | ¥88,209 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (¥7,958) | ¥13,050 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek (¥1,783) | ¥4,177 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (¥42,902) | ¥58,983 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (¥12,469) | ¥15,842 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (¥731) | ¥748 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (¥499) | ¥1,978 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,375 Lek (¥8,364) | ¥8,366 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,446 Lek (¥4,440) | ¥4,198 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,939 Lek (¥11,923) | ¥8,351 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,446 Lek (¥12,429) | ¥14,989 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek (¥1,907,123) | ¥2,383,290 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (¥170) | ¥138 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek (¥1,605) | ¥10,566 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (¥586) | ¥1,278 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (¥1,113) | ¥1,019 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (¥2,714) | ¥4,575 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (¥389) | ¥491 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (¥361) | ¥645 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (¥411) | ¥499 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (¥182) | ¥132 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (¥242) | ¥261 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (¥483) | ¥3,117 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (¥2,287) | ¥4,427 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (¥999) | ¥3,435 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (¥1,997) | ¥10,226 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (¥4,386) | ¥7,878 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (¥629) | ¥957 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (¥150) | ¥474 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (¥295) | ¥598 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (¥71,422) | ¥53,237 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (¥31) | ¥47 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek (¥3,998) | ¥10,366 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (¥299) | ¥466 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Japan
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