Cost of living in Albania compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (Dinar 5.875) | Dinar 8 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (Dinar 2.815) | Dinar 4.784 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek (Dinar 2.194) | Dinar 2.454 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (Dinar 0.864) | Dinar 1.000 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 Lek (Dinar 1.184) | Dinar 1.570 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (Dinar 0.797) | Dinar 0.653 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (Dinar 2.684) | Dinar 3.464 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (Dinar 0.887) | Dinar 1.147 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Lek (Dinar 0.458) | Dinar 0.743 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (Dinar 0.778) | Dinar 3.444 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 16 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 158 Lek (Dinar 1.068) | Dinar 1.155 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (Dinar 0.555) | Dinar 0.365 | + 52% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (Dinar 325) | Dinar 562 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,646 Lek (Dinar 262) | Dinar 373 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,962 Lek (Dinar 47) | Dinar 71 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 38,407 Lek (Dinar 260) | Dinar 347 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (Dinar 189) | Dinar 236 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (Dinar 33) | Dinar 38 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,299 Lek (Dinar 9) | Dinar 15 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,826 Lek (Dinar 189) | Dinar 213 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (Dinar 63) | Dinar 60 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (Dinar 3.754) | Dinar 5.036 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (Dinar 2.033) | Dinar 5.333 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (Dinar 44) | Dinar 63 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (Dinar 50) | Dinar 50 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (Dinar 65) | Dinar 78 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (Dinar 107) | Dinar 61 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (Dinar 18,970) | Dinar 24,001 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (Dinar 1.219) | Dinar 0.951 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 32 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 785 Lek (Dinar 5.319) | Dinar 4.146 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (Dinar 9) | Dinar 7 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (Dinar 19) | Dinar 23 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (Dinar 5.825) | Dinar 7 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (Dinar 4.831) | Dinar 2.914 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (Dinar 3.077) | Dinar 3.173 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (Dinar 1.267) | Dinar 1.249 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (Dinar 2.621) | Dinar 2.263 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (Dinar 3.388) | Dinar 6 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (Dinar 23) | Dinar 27 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (Dinar 23) | Dinar 36 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (Dinar 34) | Dinar 39 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (Dinar 5.539) | Dinar 4.781 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (Dinar 1.090) | Dinar 3.121 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (Dinar 2.724) | Dinar 5.912 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (Dinar 169) | Dinar 426 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.047 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,231 Lek (Dinar 29) | Dinar 64 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 309 Lek (Dinar 2.093) | Dinar 2.327 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Jordan
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