Cost of living in Albania compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (RM39) | RM20 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (RM37) | RM19 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (RM17) | RM11 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (RM8) | RM8 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (RM16) | RM12 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (RM8) | RM8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (RM26) | RM28 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (RM6) | RM12 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (RM4.38) | RM7 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (RM4.42) | RM13 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (RM54) | RM74 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (RM9) | RM5.19 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (RM3.20) | RM4.68 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (RM2,847) | RM3,764 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (RM2,001) | RM2,382 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (RM646) | RM276 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (RM2,239) | RM2,377 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (RM1,134) | RM1,592 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (RM428) | RM206 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (RM72) | RM111 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (RM1,396) | RM1,115 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (RM971) | RM403 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (RM62) | RM24 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (RM46) | RM29 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (RM188) | RM249 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (RM171) | RM162 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (RM415) | RM339 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (RM620) | RM317 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (RM26,327) | RM151,948 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (RM9) | RM2.25 | + 300% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (RM74) | RM52 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (RM10) | RM15 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (RM32) | RM37 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (RM120) | RM80 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (RM12) | RM32 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (RM18) | RM13 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (RM20) | RM13 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (RM16) | RM8 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (RM18) | RM11 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (RM27) | RM44 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (RM146) | RM115 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (RM77) | RM39 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM361 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (RM220) | RM141 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (RM38) | RM35 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (RM10) | RM14 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (RM15) | RM19 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (RM3,590) | RM2,486 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (RM173) | RM211 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (RM16) | RM18 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 830 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Malaysia
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