Cost of living in Albania compared to Jordan
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 11 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (Dinar 4.856) | Dinar 6 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (Dinar 3.426) | Dinar 3.150 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (Dinar 1.401) | Dinar 1.211 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (Dinar 2.571) | Dinar 1.749 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (Dinar 1.127) | Dinar 0.526 | + 114% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (Dinar 4.252) | Dinar 3.617 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (Dinar 0.960) | Dinar 1.375 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (Dinar 0.746) | Dinar 0.587 | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (Dinar 0.724) | Dinar 2.909 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (Dinar 8) | Dinar 14 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (Dinar 1.377) | Dinar 1.250 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (Dinar 0.520) | Dinar 0.275 | + 89% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Albania is 53% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (Dinar 685) | Dinar 761 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (Dinar 329) | Dinar 350 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Dinar 101) | Dinar 140 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (Dinar 412) | Dinar 450 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (Dinar 1,298) | Dinar 250 | + 419% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (Dinar 86) | Dinar 29 | + 201% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (Dinar 42) | Dinar 15 | + 179% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Dinar 218) | Dinar 53 | + 308% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (Dinar 163) | Dinar 103 | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 5.986 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.000 | + 43% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Dinar 29) | Dinar 70 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Dinar 27) | Dinar 24 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Dinar 65) | Dinar 50 | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Dinar 97) | Dinar 69 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Dinar 7,414) | Dinar 24,304 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (Dinar 1.405) | Dinar 0.950 | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 39 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Dinar 1.492) | Dinar 4.246 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (Dinar 3.729) | Dinar 8 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Dinar 19) | Dinar 20 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Dinar 1.865) | Dinar 5.838 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Dinar 2.797) | Dinar 3.750 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (Dinar 2.237) | Dinar 4.208 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (Dinar 2.237) | Dinar 1.811 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (Dinar 1.865) | Dinar 2.312 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (Dinar 3.729) | Dinar 9 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (Dinar 15) | Dinar 50 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 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 | 3,000 Lek (Dinar 22) | Dinar 30 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Dinar 1.492) | Dinar 3.742 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (Dinar 2.301) | Dinar 4.602 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Dinar 559) | Dinar 273 | + 105% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.091 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (Dinar 22) | Dinar 50 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (Dinar 2.406) | Dinar 3.116 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 229 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Jordan
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