- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 2% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 966 Lek (86 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 398 Lek (35 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (22 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (11 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 188 Lek (17 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (9 Dirham) | 5.46 Dirham | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (32 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 113 Lek (10 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 Lek (5.39 Dirham) | 4.66 Dirham | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (9 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 976 Lek (86 Dirham) | 86 Dirham | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (14 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (6 Dirham) | 5.32 Dirham | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek (4,803 Dirham) | 6,332 Dirham | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (2,861 Dirham) | 3,362 Dirham | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (727 Dirham) | 650 Dirham | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (3,907 Dirham) | 4,263 Dirham | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (2,358 Dirham) | 2,791 Dirham | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (706 Dirham) | 425 Dirham | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek (158 Dirham) | 232 Dirham | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (3,808 Dirham) | 4,085 Dirham | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (1,107 Dirham) | 1,285 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (65 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (44 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 32% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,375 Lek (742 Dirham) | 411 Dirham | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,446 Lek (394 Dirham) | 351 Dirham | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,939 Lek (1,058 Dirham) | 741 Dirham | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,446 Lek (1,103 Dirham) | 687 Dirham | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 2% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek (169,276 Dirham) | 215,033 Dirham | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (15 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek (142 Dirham) | 161 Dirham | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (52 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (99 Dirham) | 91 Dirham | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (241 Dirham) | 234 Dirham | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (35 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (32 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (36 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (16 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (22 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (43 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (203 Dirham) | 195 Dirham | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (89 Dirham) | 112 Dirham | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (177 Dirham) | 388 Dirham | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (389 Dirham) | 310 Dirham | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (56 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (13 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (26 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (6,339 Dirham) | 5,204 Dirham | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (2.75 Dirham) | 1.59 Dirham | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek (355 Dirham) | 276 Dirham | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (27 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Morocco
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