Cost of living in Albania compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (Dinar 5.935) | Dinar 8 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (Dinar 3.986) | Dinar 5.443 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (Dinar 2.911) | Dinar 2.676 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (Dinar 1.170) | Dinar 1.128 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (Dinar 1.927) | Dinar 1.712 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (Dinar 1.076) | Dinar 0.598 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (Dinar 4.098) | Dinar 3.578 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (Dinar 1.102) | Dinar 1.399 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (Dinar 0.915) | Dinar 0.577 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (Dinar 0.734) | Dinar 3.715 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (Dinar 1.159) | Dinar 1.134 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (Dinar 0.671) | Dinar 0.286 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,360 Lek (Dinar 532) | Dinar 646 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (Dinar 305) | Dinar 358 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (Dinar 110) | Dinar 56 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (Dinar 453) | Dinar 485 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (Dinar 325) | Dinar 236 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (Dinar 168) | Dinar 29 | + 490% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 16 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (Dinar 326) | Dinar 172 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (Dinar 199) | Dinar 103 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.986 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (Dinar 3.605) | Dinar 5.061 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (Dinar 29) | Dinar 49 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (Dinar 26) | Dinar 54 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (Dinar 55) | Dinar 62 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (Dinar 69) | Dinar 59 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Dinar 6,580) | Dinar 21,803 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (Dinar 1.485) | Dinar 1.046 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 29 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (Dinar 8) | Dinar 2.699 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (Dinar 21) | Dinar 21 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.838 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (Dinar 2.422) | Dinar 2.893 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (Dinar 3.536) | Dinar 3.658 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (Dinar 1.732) | Dinar 1.811 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (Dinar 2.063) | Dinar 2.135 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (Dinar 4.825) | Dinar 7 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (Dinar 20) | Dinar 32 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 19 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 41 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (Dinar 30) | Dinar 49 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (Dinar 1.583) | Dinar 3.742 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (Dinar 2.416) | Dinar 5.588 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Dinar 496) | Dinar 273 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Dinar 0.165) | Dinar 0.100 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (Dinar 24) | Dinar 52 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (Dinar 2.272) | Dinar 2.574 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 934 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Jordan
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