- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (₨1,339) | ₨559 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (₨494) | ₨610 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (₨328) | ₨222 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (₨159) | ₨108 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (₨265) | ₨121 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (₨135) | ₨80 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (₨520) | ₨439 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (₨136) | ₨154 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (₨77) | ₨40 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (₨135) | ₨293 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (₨1,156) | ₨2,141 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (₨206) | ₨117 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (₨92) | ₨56 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (₨81,129) | ₨57,192 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (₨45,381) | ₨36,148 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (₨10,475) | ₨8,238 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (₨56,307) | ₨44,615 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (₨33,990) | ₨25,516 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (₨10,180) | ₨6,795 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (₨2,194) | ₨2,646 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (₨54,881) | ₨39,967 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (₨15,950) | ₨11,006 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (₨935) | ₨499 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 482 Lek (₨616) | ₨939 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (₨11,039) | ₨2,600 | + 325% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (₨4,675) | ₨4,026 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (₨14,789) | ₨6,156 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (₨15,898) | ₨5,351 | + 197% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (₨2,545,485) | ₨1,833,160 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (₨223) | ₨90 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (₨2,102) | ₨2,481 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (₨749) | ₨227 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (₨1,423) | ₨652 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (₨3,472) | ₨2,133 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (₨498) | ₨444 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (₨462) | ₨275 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (₨521) | ₨340 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (₨247) | ₨142 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (₨316) | ₨109 | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (₨618) | ₨637 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (₨2,925) | ₨1,494 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (₨1,277) | ₨1,128 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (₨2,555) | ₨3,688 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (₨5,929) | ₨3,101 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (₨817) | ₨526 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (₨187) | ₨392 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (₨391) | ₨548 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (₨91,363) | ₨54,726 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (₨40) | ₨26 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (₨5,119) | ₨4,025 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (₨382) | ₨185 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan
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