Cost of living in Albania compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 29% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (RM43) | RM17 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (RM28) | RM19 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (RM22) | RM9 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (RM9) | RM8 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (RM14) | RM10 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (RM5.95) | RM6 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (RM21) | RM27 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (RM7) | RM12 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (RM4.85) | RM4.73 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (RM4.55) | RM12 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (RM59) | RM66 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (RM9) | RM4.72 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (RM4.23) | RM3.69 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 78% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (RM4,097) | RM4,011 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (RM2,460) | RM2,283 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (RM1,034) | RM254 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (RM2,703) | RM2,402 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (RM10,353) | RM1,376 | + 652% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (RM935) | RM863 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (RM211) | RM111 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (RM1,863) | RM1,876 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (RM1,398) | RM907 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (RM57) | RM33 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (RM49) | RM36 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (RM176) | RM223 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (RM199) | RM142 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (RM416) | RM318 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (RM615) | RM314 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (RM46,310) | RM150,880 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (RM10) | RM2.07 | + 370% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (RM72) | RM51 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 56% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (RM56) | RM9 | + 489% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (RM47) | RM21 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (RM145) | RM91 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (RM44) | RM44 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (RM17) | RM11 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (RM25) | RM14 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (RM12) | RM20 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (RM15) | RM7 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (RM34) | RM28 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 55% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (RM140) | RM115 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (RM82) | RM41 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM211 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (RM212) | RM129 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (RM62) | RM41 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (RM11) | RM13 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (RM19) | RM19 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (RM3,494) | RM2,145 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (RM1.16) | RM0.17 | + 599% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (RM171) | RM201 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (RM15) | RM18 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 605 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 45% more expensive than in Malaysia
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