Cost of living in Albania compared to New Zealand
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (NZ$16) | NZ$21 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (NZ$11) | NZ$15 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (NZ$3.22) | NZ$2.35 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (NZ$5.16) | NZ$12 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (NZ$2.21) | NZ$9 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (NZ$2.62) | NZ$4.63 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (NZ$1.80) | NZ$3.93 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (NZ$1.69) | NZ$4.91 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (NZ$22) | NZ$19 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (NZ$3.19) | NZ$4.12 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (NZ$1.57) | NZ$2.22 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 28% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (NZ$1,524) | NZ$4,003 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (NZ$915) | NZ$3,108 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (NZ$385) | NZ$210 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (NZ$1,005) | NZ$2,937 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (NZ$3,851) | NZ$2,038 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (NZ$348) | NZ$150 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (NZ$78) | NZ$79 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (NZ$693) | NZ$565 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (NZ$520) | NZ$255 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (NZ$21) | NZ$19 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (NZ$18) | NZ$33 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 29% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (NZ$65) | NZ$131 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (NZ$74) | NZ$109 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (NZ$155) | NZ$168 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (NZ$229) | NZ$206 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (NZ$17,228) | NZ$45,091 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (NZ$3.61) | NZ$2.74 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (NZ$27) | NZ$114 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 19% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (NZ$21) | NZ$14 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (NZ$17) | NZ$5.00 | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (NZ$54) | NZ$63 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (NZ$16) | NZ$7 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (NZ$6) | NZ$5.69 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (NZ$4.53) | NZ$3.39 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (NZ$5.40) | NZ$4.49 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (NZ$13) | NZ$39 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (NZ$52) | NZ$82 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (NZ$31) | NZ$41 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$210 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (NZ$79) | NZ$122 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (NZ$23) | NZ$20 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (NZ$4.14) | NZ$5.77 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (NZ$1,300) | NZ$1,189 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (NZ$0.43) | NZ$0.44 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (NZ$63) | NZ$68 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (NZ$5.64) | NZ$39 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 912 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand
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