Cost of living in Albania compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 728 Lek (Dinar 5.007) | Dinar 5.066 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 801 Lek (Dinar 5.505) | Dinar 4.895 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 272 Lek (Dinar 1.867) | Dinar 1.920 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (Dinar 0.844) | Dinar 1.043 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 201 Lek (Dinar 1.380) | Dinar 1.679 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 74 Lek (Dinar 0.510) | Dinar 0.528 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 335 Lek (Dinar 2.301) | Dinar 2.568 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 76 Lek (Dinar 0.525) | Dinar 1.470 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (Dinar 0.432) | Dinar 0.635 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 110 Lek (Dinar 0.757) | Dinar 3.650 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 959 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 15 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 151 Lek (Dinar 1.039) | Dinar 1.068 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 80 Lek (Dinar 0.549) | Dinar 0.330 | + 67% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,826 Lek (Dinar 349) | Dinar 538 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,810 Lek (Dinar 246) | Dinar 338 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,578 Lek (Dinar 73) | Dinar 71 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 43,309 Lek (Dinar 298) | Dinar 311 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 33,632 Lek (Dinar 231) | Dinar 191 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,463 Lek (Dinar 120) | Dinar 26 | + 358% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,505 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 27 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 32,945 Lek (Dinar 226) | Dinar 209 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,189 Lek (Dinar 84) | Dinar 97 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 687 Lek (Dinar 4.725) | Dinar 5.422 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 Lek (Dinar 1.719) | Dinar 5.000 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,046 Lek (Dinar 21) | Dinar 50 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,009 Lek (Dinar 28) | Dinar 47 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,761 Lek (Dinar 60) | Dinar 70 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (Dinar 82) | Dinar 64 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (Dinar 3,437) | Dinar 22,639 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (Dinar 1.036) | Dinar 0.801 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,577 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 37 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 308 Lek (Dinar 2.116) | Dinar 4.105 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.766 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (Dinar 19) | Dinar 20 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.862 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (Dinar 2.487) | Dinar 2.846 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (Dinar 2.893) | Dinar 3.241 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (Dinar 0.894) | Dinar 1.234 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (Dinar 2.649) | Dinar 2.579 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 463 Lek (Dinar 3.185) | Dinar 4.990 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (Dinar 20) | Dinar 19 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 16 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (Dinar 24) | Dinar 33 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,355 Lek (Dinar 37) | Dinar 31 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 682 Lek (Dinar 4.686) | Dinar 3.788 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 173 Lek (Dinar 1.191) | Dinar 2.695 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 220 Lek (Dinar 1.510) | Dinar 5.297 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (Dinar 311) | Dinar 350 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (Dinar 0.137) | Dinar 0.040 | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,233 Lek (Dinar 50) | Dinar 46 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 308 Lek (Dinar 2.117) | Dinar 3.198 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 31, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Jordan
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