- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,029 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 Lek (Dinar 2.705) | Dinar 4.777 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (Dinar 1.753) | Dinar 2.941 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (Dinar 0.803) | Dinar 1.130 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 213 Lek (Dinar 1.377) | Dinar 2.200 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Lek (Dinar 0.729) | Dinar 0.799 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (Dinar 2.236) | Dinar 4.057 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Lek (Dinar 0.667) | Dinar 1.543 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 62 Lek (Dinar 0.402) | Dinar 0.756 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Lek (Dinar 0.775) | Dinar 3.267 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 17 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 162 Lek (Dinar 1.051) | Dinar 1.119 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (Dinar 0.469) | Dinar 0.449 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,929 Lek (Dinar 420) | Dinar 677 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 36,603 Lek (Dinar 237) | Dinar 402 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,731 Lek (Dinar 63) | Dinar 119 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 57,259 Lek (Dinar 370) | Dinar 463 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,666 Lek (Dinar 198) | Dinar 293 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,833 Lek (Dinar 31) | Dinar 63 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,582 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 17 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,988 Lek (Dinar 239) | Dinar 256 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,655 Lek (Dinar 69) | Dinar 107 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 691 Lek (Dinar 4.470) | Dinar 5.904 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 467 Lek (Dinar 3.022) | Dinar 9 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (Dinar 56) | Dinar 67 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (Dinar 24) | Dinar 52 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (Dinar 75) | Dinar 84 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (Dinar 80) | Dinar 82 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (Dinar 12,887) | Dinar 23,508 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (Dinar 1.142) | Dinar 0.969 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,657 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 42 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 365 Lek (Dinar 2.358) | Dinar 3.588 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,465 Lek (Dinar 16) | Dinar 8 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,811 Lek (Dinar 18) | Dinar 26 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (Dinar 2.673) | Dinar 8 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 367 Lek (Dinar 2.374) | Dinar 3.635 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 388 Lek (Dinar 2.507) | Dinar 3.280 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Lek (Dinar 1.032) | Dinar 1.346 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 221 Lek (Dinar 1.427) | Dinar 3.076 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 485 Lek (Dinar 3.137) | Dinar 8 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,418 Lek (Dinar 16) | Dinar 37 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 16 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (Dinar 13) | Dinar 26 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,350 Lek (Dinar 28) | Dinar 52 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (Dinar 4.151) | Dinar 9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 Lek (Dinar 0.942) | Dinar 3.033 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 315 Lek (Dinar 2.036) | Dinar 4.527 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (Dinar 463) | Dinar 434 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (Dinar 0.200) | Dinar 0.161 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,588 Lek (Dinar 23) | Dinar 72 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (Dinar 2.036) | Dinar 2.440 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Jordan
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