Cost of living in Albania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (4,082 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (2,975 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (1,903 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (843 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (1,463 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (915 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (2,056 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (775 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek (487 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (472 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek (6,617 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (839 ₦) | 621 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (349 ₦) | 638 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek (372,685 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (217,674 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (78,534 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek (287,065 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (232,304 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek (81,922 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek (21,260 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (233,077 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (141,775 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (6,558 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (2,574 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (20,960 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (18,522 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (39,479 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (49,387 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (4,697,967 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 Lek (1,172 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (7,561 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (5,671 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1382% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (4,726 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (14,686 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (4,487 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (1,729 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (2,525 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (1,236 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (1,473 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (3,445 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (14,177 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (8,360 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (21,490 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (5,477 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (1,130 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek (1,776 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (354,437 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (118 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 397% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (17,301 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 339 Lek (1,600 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 508 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria
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