Cost of living in Albania compared to New Zealand
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 43% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (NZ$15) | NZ$22 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (NZ$4.61) | NZ$7 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (NZ$2.17) | NZ$2.47 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (NZ$3.98) | NZ$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (NZ$2.54) | NZ$7 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (NZ$10) | NZ$7 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (NZ$1.90) | NZ$4.22 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (NZ$1.33) | NZ$3.36 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (NZ$1.39) | NZ$4.75 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (NZ$20) | NZ$18 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (NZ$2.25) | NZ$3.47 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (NZ$1.18) | NZ$3.05 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 65% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (NZ$1,036) | NZ$3,225 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (NZ$537) | NZ$2,681 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (NZ$141) | NZ$271 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (NZ$800) | NZ$2,256 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (NZ$535) | NZ$1,846 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (NZ$134) | NZ$240 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (NZ$28) | NZ$80 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (NZ$770) | NZ$750 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (NZ$171) | NZ$281 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (NZ$11) | NZ$15 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (NZ$12) | NZ$28 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 8% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (NZ$96) | NZ$119 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (NZ$65) | NZ$81 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (NZ$181) | NZ$152 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (NZ$262) | NZ$204 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 68% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (NZ$23,154) | NZ$38,250 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek (NZ$3.08) | NZ$2.75 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (NZ$22) | NZ$188 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (NZ$10) | NZ$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (NZ$14) | NZ$10 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (NZ$61) | NZ$66 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (NZ$13) | NZ$8 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (NZ$6) | NZ$5.53 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (NZ$3.35) | NZ$3.48 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (NZ$3.90) | NZ$4.09 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (NZ$11) | NZ$36 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (NZ$43) | NZ$69 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (NZ$21) | NZ$38 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (NZ$45) | NZ$206 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (NZ$62) | NZ$112 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$16 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (NZ$2.92) | NZ$5.25 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Lek (NZ$4.61) | NZ$10 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (NZ$1,013) | NZ$790 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (NZ$0.35) | NZ$0.37 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,022 Lek (NZ$70) | NZ$74 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 324 Lek (NZ$4.50) | NZ$34 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,579 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand
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