- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Jordan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 12 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (Dinar 2.484) | Dinar 4.902 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (Dinar 1.649) | Dinar 3.048 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (Dinar 0.798) | Dinar 1.195 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (Dinar 1.333) | Dinar 2.154 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (Dinar 0.679) | Dinar 0.731 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (Dinar 2.613) | Dinar 3.809 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (Dinar 0.685) | Dinar 1.459 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Dinar 0.385) | Dinar 0.765 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (Dinar 0.680) | Dinar 3.098 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (Dinar 5.812) | Dinar 17 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (Dinar 1.037) | Dinar 1.000 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (Dinar 0.463) | Dinar 0.432 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (Dinar 408) | Dinar 746 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (Dinar 228) | Dinar 419 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (Dinar 53) | Dinar 107 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (Dinar 283) | Dinar 512 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (Dinar 171) | Dinar 307 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (Dinar 51) | Dinar 45 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 20 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (Dinar 276) | Dinar 254 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (Dinar 80) | Dinar 83 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (Dinar 4.703) | Dinar 5.346 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 Lek (Dinar 3.008) | Dinar 7 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (Dinar 56) | Dinar 65 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (Dinar 24) | Dinar 60 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (Dinar 74) | Dinar 79 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (Dinar 80) | Dinar 80 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (Dinar 12,800) | Dinar 21,746 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (Dinar 1.119) | Dinar 0.867 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 46 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (Dinar 3.767) | Dinar 3.031 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (Dinar 17) | Dinar 24 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (Dinar 2.505) | Dinar 2.974 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (Dinar 2.324) | Dinar 3.568 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (Dinar 2.618) | Dinar 3.578 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (Dinar 1.244) | Dinar 1.167 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (Dinar 1.587) | Dinar 2.917 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (Dinar 3.105) | Dinar 7 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (Dinar 15) | Dinar 32 | - 54% | |
| 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 23 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (Dinar 30) | Dinar 54 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (Dinar 4.106) | Dinar 8 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (Dinar 0.942) | Dinar 3.682 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (Dinar 1.964) | Dinar 5.382 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (Dinar 459) | Dinar 438 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (Dinar 0.199) | Dinar 0.088 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (Dinar 26) | Dinar 77 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (Dinar 1.923) | Dinar 2.397 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Jordan
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