Cost of living in Albania compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (68 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (45 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 399 Lek (30 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 181 Lek (14 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 Lek (23 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 Lek (14 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (47 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (13 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (10 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (8 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (122 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (13 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (8 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (7,231 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (3,471 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (1,252 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (5,162 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (3,705 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (1,917 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (449 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (3,717 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (2,261 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (105 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (41 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (334 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (295 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (630 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (788 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (74,924 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (17 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Lek (117 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (90 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (75 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (234 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (72 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (28 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (40 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (20 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (23 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (55 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (226 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (133 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,400 Pataca | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (343 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (87 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (18 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (28 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (5,653 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (1.88 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (276 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (26 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 283 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Macao
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