Cost of living in Albania compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Albania | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 889 Lek (78 Dirham) | 48 Dirham | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 835 Lek (73 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (29 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Lek (12 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 221 Lek (19 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Lek (7 Dirham) | 5.22 Dirham | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 696 Lek (61 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Lek (9 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 Lek (7 Dirham) | 4.92 Dirham | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 153 Lek (13 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,133 Lek (99 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Lek (14 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (7 Dirham) | 5.73 Dirham | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Albania | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,951 Lek (4,888 Dirham) | 7,966 Dirham | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,144 Lek (3,070 Dirham) | 4,178 Dirham | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,853 Lek (948 Dirham) | 362 Dirham | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,951 Lek (3,577 Dirham) | 4,161 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,888 Lek (2,698 Dirham) | 2,730 Dirham | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,558 Lek (1,359 Dirham) | 294 Dirham | + 362% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,809 Lek (158 Dirham) | 282 Dirham | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,755 Lek (4,172 Dirham) | 2,964 Dirham | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (1,074 Dirham) | 1,399 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 799 Lek (70 Dirham) | 75 Dirham | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 738 Lek (64 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Albania | Morocco | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,137 Lek (449 Dirham) | 417 Dirham | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,162 Lek (364 Dirham) | 399 Dirham | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,532 Lek (920 Dirham) | 750 Dirham | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,114 Lek (1,670 Dirham) | 721 Dirham | + 131% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Albania | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,962,620 Lek (171,451 Dirham) | 219,205 Dirham | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175 Lek (15 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,581 Lek (138 Dirham) | 205 Dirham | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Albania | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 325 Lek (28 Dirham) | 44 Dirham | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (88 Dirham) | 109 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,367 Lek (294 Dirham) | 218 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (83 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (35 Dirham) | 44 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 490 Lek (43 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 154 Lek (13 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 Lek (31 Dirham) | 17 Dirham | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 488 Lek (43 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 62% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Albania | Morocco | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,949 Lek (258 Dirham) | 191 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,831 Lek (160 Dirham) | 105 Dirham | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (284 Dirham) | 433 Dirham | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,104 Lek (446 Dirham) | 257 Dirham | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 712 Lek (62 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 186 Lek (16 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 187 Lek (16 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,000 Lek (6,115 Dirham) | 2,781 Dirham | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 Lek (1.99 Dirham) | 1.30 Dirham | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,436 Lek (737 Dirham) | 263 Dirham | + 180% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (31 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Morocco
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