Cost of living in Albania compared to Morocco
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (61 Dirham) | 78 Dirham | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (36 Dirham) | 55 Dirham | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (22 Dirham) | 29 Dirham | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (11 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (16 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (8 Dirham) | 5.17 Dirham | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (31 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (8 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (5.26 Dirham) | 5.65 Dirham | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (14 Dirham) | 23 Dirham | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (137 Dirham) | 103 Dirham | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (14 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (14 Dirham) | 4.24 Dirham | + 223% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (2,188 Dirham) | 7,781 Dirham | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (2,460 Dirham) | 4,040 Dirham | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (2,371 Dirham) | 577 Dirham | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (3,279 Dirham) | 4,355 Dirham | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (1,750 Dirham) | 2,418 Dirham | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (2,254 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 524% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (107 Dirham) | 208 Dirham | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (1,342 Dirham) | 3,316 Dirham | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (1,313 Dirham) | 1,029 Dirham | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (54 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (26 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (219 Dirham) | 320 Dirham | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (236 Dirham) | 342 Dirham | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (601 Dirham) | 624 Dirham | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (1,050 Dirham) | 556 Dirham | + 89% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 205,329 Dirham | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (13 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (140 Dirham) | 183 Dirham | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (53 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (88 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (263 Dirham) | 197 Dirham | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (95 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 248% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (35 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (38 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (19 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (35 Dirham) | 16 Dirham | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (40 Dirham) | 46 Dirham | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 31% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (365 Dirham) | 239 Dirham | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (146 Dirham) | 96 Dirham | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (302 Dirham) | 438 Dirham | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (735 Dirham) | 355 Dirham | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (64 Dirham) | 80 Dirham | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (16 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (59 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (3,956 Dirham) | 4,876 Dirham | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (1.75 Dirham) | 1.03 Dirham | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (353 Dirham) | 275 Dirham | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (28 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 965 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 4% more expensive than in Morocco
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