Cost of living in Albania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (₨1,189) | ₨605 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 421 Lek (₨578) | ₨657 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (₨423) | ₨249 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (₨175) | ₨110 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (₨268) | ₨122 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (₨151) | ₨113 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (₨500) | ₨510 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (₨176) | ₨181 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (₨106) | ₨46 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (₨147) | ₨366 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (₨1,313) | ₨2,502 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (₨242) | ₨127 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (₨102) | ₨56 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 58,159 Lek (₨79,769) | ₨54,670 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (₨44,945) | ₨36,369 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (₨10,866) | ₨9,463 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 45,358 Lek (₨62,212) | ₨48,807 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (₨38,260) | ₨29,928 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (₨7,024) | ₨8,151 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (₨2,030) | ₨2,478 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (₨59,581) | ₨39,996 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (₨12,809) | ₨12,115 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (₨1,175) | ₨593 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (₨601) | ₨773 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 201% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (₨9,000) | ₨2,113 | + 326% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (₨10,056) | ₨3,540 | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (₨14,963) | ₨6,553 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (₨21,647) | ₨5,618 | + 285% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (₨3,840,377) | ₨1,997,080 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (₨251) | ₨112 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (₨1,993) | ₨1,892 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (₨1,001) | ₨311 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (₨1,189) | ₨401 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (₨3,769) | ₨1,433 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 612 Lek (₨840) | ₨514 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (₨899) | ₨312 | + 188% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (₨622) | ₨305 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (₨235) | ₨189 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (₨330) | ₨134 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (₨554) | ₨388 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (₨3,802) | ₨1,486 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (₨1,521) | ₨1,191 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (₨7,749) | ₨3,621 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (₨5,602) | ₨3,615 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (₨854) | ₨885 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (₨225) | ₨325 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (₨460) | ₨393 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 71,519 Lek (₨98,093) | ₨55,804 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (₨55) | ₨4.62 | + 1086% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (₨5,436) | ₨4,179 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (₨441) | ₨217 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,447 prices entered by 489 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan
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