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Cost of living in Albania compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 972 Lek (85 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 405 Lek (35 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (24 Dirham) | 26 Dirham | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 121 Lek (11 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (9 Dirham) | 4.59 Dirham | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (30 Dirham) | 41 Dirham | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Lek (9 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (5.50 Dirham) | 4.70 Dirham | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (10 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (87 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (14 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (6 Dirham) | 5.23 Dirham | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,141 Lek (5,598 Dirham) | 6,256 Dirham | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,807 Lek (3,125 Dirham) | 3,434 Dirham | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,438 Lek (824 Dirham) | 746 Dirham | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 65,732 Lek (5,737 Dirham) | 4,977 Dirham | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 31,401 Lek (2,740 Dirham) | 3,109 Dirham | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,297 Lek (462 Dirham) | 484 Dirham | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,533 Lek (134 Dirham) | 220 Dirham | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,482 Lek (3,097 Dirham) | 3,700 Dirham | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,802 Lek (943 Dirham) | 794 Dirham | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 669 Lek (58 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 471 Lek (41 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 4% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,472 Lek (565 Dirham) | 416 Dirham | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,142 Lek (362 Dirham) | 391 Dirham | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,890 Lek (950 Dirham) | 773 Dirham | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,398 Lek (995 Dirham) | 902 Dirham | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,876,870 Lek (163,796 Dirham) | 200,929 Dirham | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (15 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,634 Lek (143 Dirham) | 171 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447 Lek (39 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 831 Lek (73 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,810 Lek (245 Dirham) | 242 Dirham | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (36 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 395 Lek (34 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 370 Lek (32 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (16 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 213 Lek (19 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (42 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,244 Lek (196 Dirham) | 233 Dirham | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 984 Lek (86 Dirham) | 109 Dirham | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,297 Lek (462 Dirham) | 331 Dirham | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,107 Lek (358 Dirham) | 266 Dirham | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (56 Dirham) | 67 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 154 Lek (13 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 321 Lek (28 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (6,242 Dirham) | 5,716 Dirham | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (3.41 Dirham) | 1.92 Dirham | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,581 Lek (312 Dirham) | 303 Dirham | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 304 Lek (27 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Morocco
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