- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 1% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 994 Lek (87 Dirham) | 70 Dirham | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 377 Lek (33 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 263 Lek (23 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (11 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 178 Lek (16 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 94 Lek (8 Dirham) | 5.89 Dirham | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 379 Lek (33 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 112 Lek (10 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Lek (5.09 Dirham) | 4.40 Dirham | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (9 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,098 Lek (96 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 169 Lek (15 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (6 Dirham) | 5.17 Dirham | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 53,929 Lek (4,722 Dirham) | 6,466 Dirham | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 29,948 Lek (2,622 Dirham) | 3,765 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,459 Lek (653 Dirham) | 610 Dirham | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 41,898 Lek (3,668 Dirham) | 4,278 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 24,443 Lek (2,140 Dirham) | 2,941 Dirham | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,719 Lek (851 Dirham) | 425 Dirham | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,939 Lek (170 Dirham) | 251 Dirham | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 47,130 Lek (4,127 Dirham) | 4,102 Dirham | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,966 Lek (873 Dirham) | 1,285 Dirham | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 791 Lek (69 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (44 Dirham) | 76 Dirham | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,283 Lek (813 Dirham) | 504 Dirham | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,619 Lek (404 Dirham) | 389 Dirham | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,808 Lek (946 Dirham) | 784 Dirham | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,006 Lek (1,226 Dirham) | 786 Dirham | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,335,130 Lek (204,458 Dirham) | 241,824 Dirham | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 Lek (15 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,580 Lek (138 Dirham) | 179 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 24% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 765 Lek (67 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,100 Lek (96 Dirham) | 86 Dirham | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,799 Lek (245 Dirham) | 218 Dirham | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Lek (35 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 369 Lek (32 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 434 Lek (38 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 210 Lek (18 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 242 Lek (21 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 480 Lek (42 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,308 Lek (202 Dirham) | 206 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,011 Lek (89 Dirham) | 111 Dirham | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (175 Dirham) | 338 Dirham | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,954 Lek (434 Dirham) | 387 Dirham | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 578 Lek (51 Dirham) | 72 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 152 Lek (13 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (26 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 70,635 Lek (6,185 Dirham) | 5,049 Dirham | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Lek (3.05 Dirham) | 1.00 Dirham | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,424 Lek (387 Dirham) | 316 Dirham | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 305 Lek (27 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,184 prices entered by 174 different people.
Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Morocco
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