Cost of living in Albania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (15,317 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (14,764 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (6,277 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (2,807 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (6,043 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (3,651 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (7,348 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (3,303 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (1,707 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (2,004 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (23,855 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (3,506 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (931 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (1,007,582 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (771,366 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (249,212 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (597,593 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (465,643 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (125,368 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,242 Lek (22,930 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (538,387 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (374,506 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (23,922 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 991% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (17,692 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 493% | |
| Clothes | + 315% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 315% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (72,293 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 325% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (65,772 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 319% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (159,990 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (239,223 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 378% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (10,150,160 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (3,370 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 226% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,771 Lek (32,688 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 172% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (3,691 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (12,352 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 599% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (46,137 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (4,614 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (6,921 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 296% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (7,629 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (6,161 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (7,056 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 427% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (10,415 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (56,446 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (29,528 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (84,669 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (14,750 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (3,691 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (5,780 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (1,384,113 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 364% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (66,750 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (6,525 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 341 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria
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