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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (NZ$12) | NZ$18 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 421 Lek (NZ$5.83) | NZ$12 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (NZ$4.27) | NZ$7 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (NZ$1.76) | NZ$2.05 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (NZ$2.70) | NZ$7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (NZ$1.52) | NZ$5.17 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (NZ$5.04) | NZ$6 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (NZ$1.77) | NZ$4.05 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (NZ$1.07) | NZ$3.54 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (NZ$1.49) | NZ$5.11 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (NZ$13) | NZ$18 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 176 Lek (NZ$2.43) | NZ$3.20 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (NZ$1.02) | NZ$2.19 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 69% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 58,159 Lek (NZ$804) | NZ$2,752 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,770 Lek (NZ$453) | NZ$2,053 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (NZ$110) | NZ$276 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 45,358 Lek (NZ$627) | NZ$2,017 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 27,895 Lek (NZ$386) | NZ$1,466 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (NZ$71) | NZ$196 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (NZ$20) | NZ$72 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 43,440 Lek (NZ$601) | NZ$719 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (NZ$129) | NZ$241 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (NZ$12) | NZ$11 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (NZ$6) | NZ$23 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 14% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (NZ$91) | NZ$121 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (NZ$101) | NZ$77 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (NZ$151) | NZ$162 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (NZ$218) | NZ$186 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (NZ$38,719) | NZ$31,744 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (NZ$2.53) | NZ$2.20 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (NZ$20) | NZ$168 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (NZ$38) | NZ$51 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 612 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (NZ$9) | NZ$5.87 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (NZ$6) | NZ$6 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (NZ$2.37) | NZ$3.32 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (NZ$3.33) | NZ$4.05 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (NZ$5.59) | NZ$30 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 24% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (NZ$38) | NZ$57 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (NZ$15) | NZ$31 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (NZ$78) | NZ$199 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (NZ$56) | NZ$94 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (NZ$9) | NZ$15 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (NZ$2.27) | NZ$4.92 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (NZ$4.64) | NZ$9 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (NZ$989) | NZ$696 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (NZ$0.55) | NZ$0.37 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (NZ$55) | NZ$64 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (NZ$4.45) | NZ$31 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2019.
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Cost of living in Albania is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand
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