Cost of living in Albania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (2,998 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (1,436 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (1,128 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (451 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 192 Lek (664 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 116 Lek (402 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 384 Lek (1,326 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 127 Lek (439 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 81 Lek (279 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (383 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 892 Lek (3,084 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 181 Lek (625 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Lek (262 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (201,051 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (113,281 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (27,386 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (156,799 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (96,431 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (16,864 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,558 Lek (5,385 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (150,169 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (32,284 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (1,915 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (1,037 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 180% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 180% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (22,683 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 349% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (25,346 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,091 Lek (38,341 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 257% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (54,560 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (9,679,321 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 316% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (622 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 327% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,353 Lek (4,676 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (2,511 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (4,654 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (9,450 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (2,972 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (2,465 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (1,570 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (646 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (1,337 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (1,511 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (11,551 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (4,931 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,819 Lek (13,200 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (17,259 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (2,826 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (556 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (1,390 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 280% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (86,423 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (14,876 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (1,099 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,423 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria
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