Cost of living in Albania compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (62 Dirham) | 77 Dirham | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (37 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (22 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (11 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (16 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (9 Dirham) | 5.18 Dirham | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (31 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (8 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (5.29 Dirham) | 5.69 Dirham | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (14 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (138 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (14 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (14 Dirham) | 4.17 Dirham | + 230% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (2,204 Dirham) | 7,830 Dirham | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (2,479 Dirham) | 3,959 Dirham | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (2,389 Dirham) | 575 Dirham | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (3,304 Dirham) | 4,470 Dirham | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (1,763 Dirham) | 2,405 Dirham | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (2,271 Dirham) | 393 Dirham | + 477% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (108 Dirham) | 213 Dirham | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (1,352 Dirham) | 3,296 Dirham | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (1,322 Dirham) | 1,029 Dirham | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (54 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (26 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (220 Dirham) | 316 Dirham | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (238 Dirham) | 334 Dirham | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (605 Dirham) | 616 Dirham | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (1,058 Dirham) | 537 Dirham | + 97% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 199,848 Dirham | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (13 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (141 Dirham) | 201 Dirham | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 34% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (54 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (89 Dirham) | 95 Dirham | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (264 Dirham) | 196 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (96 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 251% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (36 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (38 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (19 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (36 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (40 Dirham) | 47 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (368 Dirham) | 285 Dirham | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (147 Dirham) | 98 Dirham | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (304 Dirham) | 449 Dirham | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (740 Dirham) | 345 Dirham | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (64 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (16 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (59 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (3,985 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (1.76 Dirham) | 1.03 Dirham | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (355 Dirham) | 286 Dirham | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (28 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 955 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Morocco
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