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Cost of living in Albania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 972 Lek (₨1,238) | ₨582 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 405 Lek (₨516) | ₨696 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (₨345) | ₨215 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 121 Lek (₨154) | ₨107 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (₨265) | ₨124 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (₨135) | ₨93 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (₨440) | ₨621 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 Lek (₨135) | ₨160 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Lek (₨80) | ₨41 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (₨151) | ₨282 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (₨1,265) | ₨3,029 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (₨205) | ₨120 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (₨88) | ₨60 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,141 Lek (₨81,750) | ₨56,087 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,807 Lek (₨45,637) | ₨35,662 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,438 Lek (₨12,029) | ₨8,088 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 65,732 Lek (₨83,778) | ₨45,170 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 31,401 Lek (₨40,021) | ₨28,565 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,297 Lek (₨6,751) | ₨6,373 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,533 Lek (₨1,954) | ₨2,677 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 35,482 Lek (₨45,223) | ₨38,364 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,802 Lek (₨13,768) | ₨11,768 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 669 Lek (₨853) | ₨507 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 471 Lek (₨601) | ₨1,170 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,472 Lek (₨8,248) | ₨2,502 | + 230% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,142 Lek (₨5,280) | ₨3,956 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,890 Lek (₨13,880) | ₨6,582 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 11,398 Lek (₨14,527) | ₨5,545 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,876,870 Lek (₨2,392,139) | ₨2,197,280 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (₨225) | ₨94 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,634 Lek (₨2,082) | ₨2,657 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447 Lek (₨570) | ₨253 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 831 Lek (₨1,059) | ₨800 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,810 Lek (₨3,582) | ₨2,280 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (₨527) | ₨524 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 395 Lek (₨504) | ₨279 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 370 Lek (₨472) | ₨341 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (₨238) | ₨160 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 213 Lek (₨272) | ₨103 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (₨615) | ₨510 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,244 Lek (₨2,860) | ₨1,501 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 984 Lek (₨1,254) | ₨1,147 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,297 Lek (₨6,752) | ₨4,052 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,107 Lek (₨5,235) | ₨3,180 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (₨818) | ₨1,351 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 154 Lek (₨196) | ₨474 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 321 Lek (₨410) | ₨556 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (₨91,154) | ₨58,419 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (₨50) | ₨29 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,581 Lek (₨4,564) | ₨3,980 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 304 Lek (₨387) | ₨305 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan
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