Cost of living in Albania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (2,769 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (2,402 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (1,000 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (479 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (767 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (339 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (1,473 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (348 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (243 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (588 ₦) | 549 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (4,810 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (607 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (328 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (199,890 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (154,397 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (69,514 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (147,262 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (92,717 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (70,977 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (5,515 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (115,590 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (43,917 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (2,822 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (1,112 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (11,142 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (10,923 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (25,372 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (48,546 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (2,022,747 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (610 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (6,473 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (2,472 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (4,070 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (10,914 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (3,842 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (1,590 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (1,703 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (758 ₦) | 671 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (1,559 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (1,923 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (11,973 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (6,919 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (13,954 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (28,800 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (3,240 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (731 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (1,311 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (182,886 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (81 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (18,660 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (1,291 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 816 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria
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