Cost of living in Albania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (₨1,889) | ₨519 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (₨1,439) | ₨705 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (₨592) | ₨224 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (₨278) | ₨118 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (₨510) | ₨165 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (₨326) | ₨102 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (₨1,266) | ₨710 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (₨244) | ₨221 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (₨170) | ₨50 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (₨179) | ₨220 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (₨2,565) | ₨2,141 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (₨289) | ₨167 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (₨151) | ₨77 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (₨132,827) | ₨65,360 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (₨76,553) | ₨44,450 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (₨18,118) | ₨14,918 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (₨102,554) | ₨47,849 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (₨68,637) | ₨35,800 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (₨17,129) | ₨10,123 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (₨3,581) | ₨2,270 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (₨98,744) | ₨53,975 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (₨21,928) | ₨18,356 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (₨1,413) | ₨851 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (₨1,477) | ₨797 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (₨12,326) | ₨4,868 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (₨8,352) | ₨7,670 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (₨23,154) | ₨17,357 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (₨33,652) | ₨8,106 | + 315% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (₨2,969,778) | ₨5,697,890 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (₨355) | ₨146 | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (₨2,839) | ₨4,073 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (₨1,250) | ₨237 | + 427% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (₨1,788) | ₨572 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (₨7,824) | ₨1,768 | + 343% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (₨1,694) | ₨1,267 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (₨774) | ₨575 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (₨1,199) | ₨371 | + 223% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (₨430) | ₨352 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (₨501) | ₨116 | + 330% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (₨1,463) | ₨681 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (₨5,543) | ₨2,016 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (₨2,689) | ₨1,908 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (₨5,797) | ₨2,708 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (₨7,897) | ₨4,907 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (₨1,088) | ₨1,025 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (₨374) | ₨469 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 291 Lek (₨520) | ₨513 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (₨129,878) | ₨107,118 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (₨45) | ₨4.02 | + 1010% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,024 Lek (₨12,533) | ₨4,729 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (₨632) | ₨237 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,206 prices entered by 345 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan
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