Cost of living in Albania compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.673 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (Dinar 3.094) | Dinar 3.725 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (Dinar 1.295) | Dinar 1.432 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (Dinar 2.897) | Dinar 2.028 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (Dinar 1.713) | Dinar 0.536 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (Dinar 4.032) | Dinar 5.456 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (Dinar 1.500) | Dinar 1.554 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (Dinar 0.737) | Dinar 0.704 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (Dinar 0.978) | Dinar 4.323 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 33 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (Dinar 1.582) | Dinar 1.168 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (Dinar 0.484) | Dinar 0.436 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (Dinar 455) | Dinar 688 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (Dinar 396) | Dinar 365 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (Dinar 59) | Dinar 144 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (Dinar 271) | Dinar 444 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (Dinar 211) | Dinar 232 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (Dinar 57) | Dinar 66 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 13 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Dinar 244) | Dinar 198 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (Dinar 170) | Dinar 115 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (Dinar 5.019) | Dinar 7 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Dinar 8) | Dinar 11 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Dinar 33) | Dinar 51 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Dinar 30) | Dinar 65 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (Dinar 125) | Dinar 95 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Dinar 108) | Dinar 119 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (Dinar 4,601) | Dinar 15,774 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (Dinar 1.580) | Dinar 1.078 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (Dinar 14) | Dinar 26 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Dinar 1.673) | Dinar 6 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (Dinar 5.599) | Dinar 13 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Dinar 21) | Dinar 23 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Dinar 2.091) | Dinar 2.830 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Dinar 3.137) | Dinar 3.109 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (Dinar 3.458) | Dinar 3.119 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (Dinar 2.793) | Dinar 2.472 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (Dinar 3.198) | Dinar 2.765 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (Dinar 4.721) | Dinar 5.880 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (Dinar 38) | Dinar 22 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 17 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 25 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (Dinar 68) | Dinar 53 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.591 | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Dinar 1.673) | Dinar 3.647 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (Dinar 2.620) | Dinar 6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Dinar 627) | Dinar 388 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.200 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (Dinar 34) | Dinar 53 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (Dinar 2.994) | Dinar 2.823 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 535 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Jordan
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