- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (91 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (34 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (22 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 126 Lek (11 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 198 Lek (17 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (9 Dirham) | 5.24 Dirham | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (35 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (9 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (5.22 Dirham) | 4.64 Dirham | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (9 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (79 Dirham) | 84 Dirham | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (14 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Lek (5.88 Dirham) | 5.41 Dirham | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (5,530 Dirham) | 6,405 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (3,093 Dirham) | 3,422 Dirham | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (714 Dirham) | 732 Dirham | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (3,838 Dirham) | 4,605 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (2,317 Dirham) | 2,999 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (694 Dirham) | 443 Dirham | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (150 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (3,741 Dirham) | 4,388 Dirham | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (1,087 Dirham) | 1,237 Dirham | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (64 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (44 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 25% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (752 Dirham) | 387 Dirham | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,409 Lek (384 Dirham) | 368 Dirham | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (1,008 Dirham) | 764 Dirham | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (1,084 Dirham) | 736 Dirham | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 2% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (173,506 Dirham) | 213,868 Dirham | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (15 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (143 Dirham) | 159 Dirham | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (51 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (97 Dirham) | 91 Dirham | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (237 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (34 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (32 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (35 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (17 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (22 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (42 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (199 Dirham) | 200 Dirham | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (87 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (174 Dirham) | 346 Dirham | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (404 Dirham) | 298 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (56 Dirham) | 71 Dirham | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (13 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (27 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (6,228 Dirham) | 6,314 Dirham | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (2.70 Dirham) | 1.68 Dirham | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (349 Dirham) | 302 Dirham | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (26 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,069 prices entered by 172 different people.
Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Morocco
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