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Cost of living in Albania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 972 Lek (¥984) | ¥1,034 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 405 Lek (¥410) | ¥720 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (¥274) | ¥464 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 121 Lek (¥123) | ¥200 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (¥210) | ¥271 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (¥107) | ¥640 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (¥350) | ¥915 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Lek (¥107) | ¥613 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (¥64) | ¥420 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (¥120) | ¥267 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (¥1,005) | ¥1,604 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (¥163) | ¥209 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (¥70) | ¥200 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,141 Lek (¥64,960) | ¥256,284 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,807 Lek (¥36,264) | ¥116,029 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,438 Lek (¥9,559) | ¥23,252 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 65,732 Lek (¥66,572) | ¥120,733 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 31,401 Lek (¥31,802) | ¥82,119 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,297 Lek (¥5,364) | ¥11,573 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,533 Lek (¥1,553) | ¥4,112 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,482 Lek (¥35,935) | ¥63,696 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,802 Lek (¥10,940) | ¥16,934 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 669 Lek (¥678) | ¥730 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 471 Lek (¥477) | ¥1,567 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,472 Lek (¥6,554) | ¥5,970 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,142 Lek (¥4,195) | ¥3,940 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,890 Lek (¥11,029) | ¥8,357 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,398 Lek (¥11,544) | ¥12,795 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,876,870 Lek (¥1,900,843) | ¥2,848,210 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (¥179) | ¥147 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,634 Lek (¥1,655) | ¥12,471 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447 Lek (¥453) | ¥1,279 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 831 Lek (¥842) | ¥1,179 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,810 Lek (¥2,846) | ¥5,268 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (¥419) | ¥643 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 395 Lek (¥400) | ¥726 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 370 Lek (¥375) | ¥490 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (¥189) | ¥144 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 213 Lek (¥216) | ¥208 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (¥489) | ¥2,754 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,244 Lek (¥2,273) | ¥4,233 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 984 Lek (¥997) | ¥3,266 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,297 Lek (¥5,365) | ¥10,578 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,107 Lek (¥4,160) | ¥8,596 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (¥650) | ¥947 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 154 Lek (¥156) | ¥488 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 321 Lek (¥326) | ¥533 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (¥72,432) | ¥56,871 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (¥40) | ¥57 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,581 Lek (¥3,626) | ¥9,818 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 304 Lek (¥308) | ¥464 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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