- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 11 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 372 Lek (Dinar 2.461) | Dinar 4.859 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (Dinar 1.639) | Dinar 2.737 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (Dinar 0.838) | Dinar 1.136 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 193 Lek (Dinar 1.276) | Dinar 1.823 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 107 Lek (Dinar 0.709) | Dinar 0.709 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 363 Lek (Dinar 2.402) | Dinar 3.210 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 110 Lek (Dinar 0.731) | Dinar 1.267 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Lek (Dinar 0.386) | Dinar 0.768 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (Dinar 0.712) | Dinar 3.268 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 933 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 17 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (Dinar 1.062) | Dinar 1.019 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 66 Lek (Dinar 0.437) | Dinar 0.354 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek (Dinar 358) | Dinar 679 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (Dinar 213) | Dinar 397 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (Dinar 54) | Dinar 92 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (Dinar 291) | Dinar 444 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (Dinar 176) | Dinar 283 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (Dinar 53) | Dinar 39 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 22 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (Dinar 284) | Dinar 279 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (Dinar 83) | Dinar 109 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (Dinar 4.842) | Dinar 4.994 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (Dinar 3.307) | Dinar 6 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (Dinar 57) | Dinar 61 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,409 Lek (Dinar 29) | Dinar 48 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (Dinar 77) | Dinar 77 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (Dinar 82) | Dinar 73 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek (Dinar 12,630) | Dinar 20,289 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (Dinar 1.128) | Dinar 0.822 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 40 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (Dinar 3.878) | Dinar 2.608 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.478 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (Dinar 2.579) | Dinar 3.109 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (Dinar 2.393) | Dinar 3.298 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (Dinar 2.721) | Dinar 3.269 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (Dinar 1.208) | Dinar 1.218 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (Dinar 1.605) | Dinar 2.438 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (Dinar 3.197) | Dinar 5.254 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (Dinar 15) | Dinar 25 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 16 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (Dinar 13) | Dinar 23 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (Dinar 29) | Dinar 48 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (Dinar 4.165) | Dinar 8 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 144 Lek (Dinar 0.953) | Dinar 3.745 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (Dinar 1.953) | Dinar 5.520 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (Dinar 473) | Dinar 438 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (Dinar 0.205) | Dinar 0.061 | + 235% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek (Dinar 26) | Dinar 67 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (Dinar 1.980) | Dinar 2.291 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Jordan
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