Cost of living in Albania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 89% | |||
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Food in Albania is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (₨2,420) | ₨853 | + 184% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (₨1,910) | ₨1,049 | + 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (₨1,348) | ₨492 | + 174% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (₨551) | ₨185 | + 197% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (₨1,011) | ₨314 | + 222% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (₨443) | ₨168 | + 164% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (₨1,673) | ₨1,416 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (₨377) | ₨317 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (₨293) | ₨97 | + 203% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (₨285) | ₨506 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (₨3,093) | ₨2,654 | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (₨542) | ₨204 | + 166% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (₨204) | ₨193 | + 6% | |
Housing | + 166% | |||
Housing in Albania is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (₨269,350) | ₨152,835 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (₨129,603) | ₨91,231 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (₨39,620) | ₨33,939 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (₨162,260) | ₨75,769 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (₨510,699) | ₨53,656 | + 852% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (₨33,734) | ₨20,047 | + 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (₨16,464) | ₨2,152 | + 665% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (₨85,593) | ₨60,264 | + 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (₨64,195) | ₨26,966 | + 138% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (₨3,803) | ₨1,409 | + 170% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (₨2,813) | ₨2,151 | + 31% | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (₨11,493) | ₨4,450 | + 158% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (₨10,457) | ₨8,668 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (₨25,435) | ₨18,609 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (₨38,032) | ₨7,339 | + 418% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (₨2,916,677) | ₨4,426,660 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (₨553) | ₨277 | + 100% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (₨4,550) | ₨3,424 | + 33% | |
Personal Care | + 80% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (₨587) | ₨606 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (₨1,467) | ₨998 | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (₨7,335) | ₨2,526 | + 190% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (₨733) | ₨851 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (₨1,100) | ₨669 | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (₨880) | ₨526 | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (₨880) | ₨209 | + 322% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (₨733) | ₨282 | + 160% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (₨1,467) | ₨2,238 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (₨5,868) | ₨3,608 | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (₨4,694) | ₨1,829 | + 157% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨5,580 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (₨8,802) | ₨6,757 | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (₨2,716) | ₨2,441 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (₨587) | ₨794 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (₨905) | ₨706 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (₨220,048) | ₨72,434 | + 204% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.61 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (₨8,802) | ₨2,832 | + 211% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (₨946) | ₨441 | + 115% | |
TOTAL | + 82% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,599 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan
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