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Cost of living in Albania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 873 Lek (2,851 ₦) | 2,432 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 464 Lek (1,514 ₦) | 1,935 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (885 ₦) | 886 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Lek (390 ₦) | 944 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (679 ₦) | 587 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (345 ₦) | 668 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (1,128 ₦) | 2,270 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Lek (346 ₦) | 1,527 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (206 ₦) | 774 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (387 ₦) | 296 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (3,240 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (524 ₦) | 376 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (227 ₦) | 356 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,336 Lek (206,812 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,807 Lek (116,920 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,438 Lek (30,819 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 65,376 Lek (213,476 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 31,401 Lek (102,533 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,297 Lek (17,295 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,533 Lek (5,007 ₦) | 7,853 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,482 Lek (115,861 ₦) | 101,644 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,802 Lek (35,273 ₦) | 33,215 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 669 Lek (2,185 ₦) | 1,633 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 471 Lek (1,539 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,472 Lek (21,132 ₦) | 8,552 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,142 Lek (13,527 ₦) | 11,319 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,890 Lek (35,560 ₦) | 17,570 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,398 Lek (37,219 ₦) | 28,730 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,876,870 Lek (6,128,603 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (577 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 287% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,652 Lek (5,394 ₦) | 10,446 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447 Lek (1,461 ₦) | 1,910 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 831 Lek (2,714 ₦) | 2,106 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,810 Lek (9,177 ₦) | 7,619 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (1,350 ₦) | 1,377 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 395 Lek (1,290 ₦) | 1,255 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 370 Lek (1,209 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (610 ₦) | 341 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 213 Lek (696 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (1,576 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,244 Lek (7,328 ₦) | 4,970 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 984 Lek (3,214 ₦) | 3,262 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,297 Lek (17,298 ₦) | 16,279 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,107 Lek (13,411 ₦) | 13,159 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (2,096 ₦) | 2,413 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 154 Lek (502 ₦) | 1,452 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 321 Lek (1,050 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (233,533 ₦) | 136,721 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (128 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,581 Lek (11,692 ₦) | 16,394 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 304 Lek (992 ₦) | 467 ₦ | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,804 prices entered by 158 different people.
Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Nigeria
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