Cost of living in Albania compared to New Zealand
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (NZ$9) | NZ$18 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (NZ$3.41) | NZ$7 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (NZ$1.63) | NZ$2.08 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (NZ$2.61) | NZ$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (NZ$1.16) | NZ$7 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (NZ$5.02) | NZ$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (NZ$1.19) | NZ$4.05 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (NZ$0.83) | NZ$3.37 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (NZ$2.00) | NZ$6 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (NZ$16) | NZ$20 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (NZ$2.07) | NZ$3.40 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (NZ$1.12) | NZ$2.30 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 68% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (NZ$681) | NZ$2,634 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (NZ$526) | NZ$2,276 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (NZ$237) | NZ$292 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (NZ$502) | NZ$2,352 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (NZ$316) | NZ$1,905 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (NZ$242) | NZ$173 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (NZ$19) | NZ$79 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (NZ$394) | NZ$750 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (NZ$150) | NZ$268 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (NZ$10) | NZ$16 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (NZ$3.79) | NZ$28 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (NZ$38) | NZ$138 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (NZ$37) | NZ$65 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (NZ$86) | NZ$176 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (NZ$165) | NZ$247 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 72% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (NZ$6,891) | NZ$38,578 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (NZ$2.08) | NZ$1.99 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,582 Lek (NZ$22) | NZ$152 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$14 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (NZ$14) | NZ$5.96 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (NZ$37) | NZ$58 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (NZ$13) | NZ$7 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (NZ$5.42) | NZ$5.87 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (NZ$5.80) | NZ$7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (NZ$2.58) | NZ$3.58 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (NZ$5.31) | NZ$4.54 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (NZ$7) | NZ$31 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 43% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (NZ$41) | NZ$59 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (NZ$24) | NZ$34 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (NZ$48) | NZ$243 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (NZ$98) | NZ$114 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (NZ$11) | NZ$19 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (NZ$2.49) | NZ$5.07 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (NZ$4.46) | NZ$13 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (NZ$623) | NZ$841 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (NZ$0.28) | NZ$0.60 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (NZ$64) | NZ$76 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (NZ$4.40) | NZ$33 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,018 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 60% cheaper than in New Zealand
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