Cost of living in Albania compared to Latvia
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Latvia | ||||
| Albania | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (€7) | €5.78 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (€2.76) | €3.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (€1.30) | €1.23 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (€2.38) | €2.93 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (€1.52) | €2.49 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (€5.91) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (€1.14) | €0.98 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (€0.80) | €0.71 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (€0.83) | €1.13 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (€12) | €7 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (€1.35) | €1.76 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (€0.71) | €0.90 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Albania | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (€620) | €792 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (€358) | €522 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (€85) | €133 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (€479) | €597 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (€321) | €366 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (€80) | €83 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (€17) | €14 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (€461) | €410 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (€102) | €100 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (€7) | €14 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 46% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Albania | Latvia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (€58) | €61 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (€39) | €21 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (€108) | €78 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (€157) | €105 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Albania | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (€13,871) | €19,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (€1.66) | €1.66 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (€13) | €48 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Albania | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (€5.84) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (€37) | €40 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€8) | €3.00 | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (€3.62) | €4.16 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (€5.60) | €6 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (€2.01) | €1.82 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (€2.34) | €3.57 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (€7) | €20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Latvia | ||||
| Albania | Latvia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (€26) | €16 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (€13) | €16 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (€27) | €61 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (€37) | €49 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (€5.08) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (€1.75) | €2.61 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 291 Lek (€2.43) | €3.27 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (€607) | €765 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.21) | €0.10 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,024 Lek (€59) | €38 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (€2.95) | €4.00 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 387 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Latvia
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