- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Morocco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (91 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (34 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (22 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (11 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (9 Dirham) | 5.19 Dirham | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (35 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (9 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (5.23 Dirham) | 4.69 Dirham | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (9 Dirham) | 22 Dirham | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (79 Dirham) | 92 Dirham | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (14 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (6 Dirham) | 5.34 Dirham | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (5,541 Dirham) | 6,484 Dirham | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (3,099 Dirham) | 3,434 Dirham | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (715 Dirham) | 856 Dirham | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (3,845 Dirham) | 4,420 Dirham | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (2,321 Dirham) | 2,853 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (695 Dirham) | 538 Dirham | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (150 Dirham) | 217 Dirham | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (3,748 Dirham) | 3,821 Dirham | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (1,089 Dirham) | 1,012 Dirham | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (64 Dirham) | 52 Dirham | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 482 Lek (42 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (754 Dirham) | 465 Dirham | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (319 Dirham) | 374 Dirham | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (1,010 Dirham) | 777 Dirham | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (1,086 Dirham) | 777 Dirham | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 2% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (173,843 Dirham) | 211,464 Dirham | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (15 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (144 Dirham) | 168 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (51 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (97 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (237 Dirham) | 227 Dirham | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (34 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (32 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (36 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (17 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (22 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (42 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (200 Dirham) | 190 Dirham | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (87 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (174 Dirham) | 252 Dirham | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (405 Dirham) | 257 Dirham | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (56 Dirham) | 65 Dirham | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (13 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (27 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (6,240 Dirham) | 6,476 Dirham | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (2.70 Dirham) | 1.82 Dirham | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (350 Dirham) | 299 Dirham | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (26 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Morocco
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