Cost of living in Albania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (3,800 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 857 Lek (3,076 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (1,190 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (545 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 290 Lek (1,040 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 164 Lek (589 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 764 Lek (2,742 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (458 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 94 Lek (337 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (360 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (5,160 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (583 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (304 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (267,254 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (154,029 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (36,455 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (206,343 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (138,100 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (34,465 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 351% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (7,205 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (198,677 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (44,120 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (2,842 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (2,971 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (24,801 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (16,804 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (46,586 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (67,708 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (5,975,331 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (715 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (5,712 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (2,514 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 378% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (3,597 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (15,743 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (3,409 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (1,558 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (2,413 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (865 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (1,007 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (2,944 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Albania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (11,153 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (5,410 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (11,663 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (15,889 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (2,189 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (752 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 291 Lek (1,046 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (261,320 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (90 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,364 Lek (30,025 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (1,272 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 538 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria
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