Cost of living in Albania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (₨1,081) | ₨477 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (₨641) | ₨617 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (₨380) | ₨253 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (₨190) | ₨111 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (₨285) | ₨146 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (₨149) | ₨85 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (₨543) | ₨736 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (₨141) | ₨147 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (₨93) | ₨52 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (₨242) | ₨285 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (₨2,409) | ₨1,607 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (₨246) | ₨133 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (₨242) | ₨80 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (₨38,598) | ₨65,208 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (₨43,411) | ₨40,675 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (₨41,836) | ₨11,662 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (₨57,861) | ₨44,902 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (₨30,879) | ₨32,659 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (₨39,769) | ₨8,932 | + 345% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (₨1,891) | ₨2,572 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (₨23,684) | ₨44,098 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (₨23,159) | ₨23,617 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (₨945) | ₨667 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (₨463) | ₨516 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (₨3,860) | ₨3,054 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (₨4,169) | ₨5,408 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (₨10,598) | ₨8,399 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (₨18,527) | ₨5,912 | + 213% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,463,580 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (₨232) | ₨107 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (₨2,470) | ₨2,108 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (₨944) | ₨260 | + 263% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (₨1,553) | ₨616 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (₨4,632) | ₨1,831 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (₨1,683) | ₨463 | + 263% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (₨622) | ₨350 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (₨668) | ₨441 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (₨340) | ₨189 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (₨625) | ₨169 | + 270% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (₨707) | ₨480 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (₨6,444) | ₨1,849 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (₨2,574) | ₨1,458 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (₨5,325) | ₨2,679 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (₨12,962) | ₨3,680 | + 252% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (₨1,121) | ₨850 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (₨274) | ₨437 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (₨1,036) | ₨435 | + 138% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (₨69,797) | ₨58,894 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (₨31) | ₨39 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (₨6,224) | ₨4,106 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (₨491) | ₨267 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,990 prices entered by 491 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan
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