Cost of living in Albania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (₨2,405) | ₨972 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (₨1,753) | ₨1,004 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (₨1,121) | ₨365 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (₨497) | ₨170 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (₨862) | ₨285 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (₨539) | ₨255 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (₨1,211) | ₨1,139 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (₨457) | ₨290 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek (₨287) | ₨117 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (₨278) | ₨549 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek (₨3,899) | ₨2,784 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (₨494) | ₨289 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (₨206) | ₨191 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek (₨219,585) | ₨115,670 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (₨128,252) | ₨70,950 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (₨46,272) | ₨25,995 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek (₨169,137) | ₨59,502 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (₨136,873) | ₨50,821 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek (₨48,268) | ₨20,152 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek (₨12,526) | ₨2,097 | + 497% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (₨137,328) | ₨71,636 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (₨83,533) | ₨23,262 | + 259% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (₨3,864) | ₨1,718 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (₨1,516) | ₨1,977 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (₨12,350) | ₨3,426 | + 261% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (₨10,913) | ₨6,254 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (₨23,261) | ₨13,199 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (₨29,098) | ₨8,569 | + 240% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (₨2,768,023) | ₨4,456,060 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 Lek (₨690) | ₨270 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (₨4,455) | ₨4,626 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (₨3,341) | ₨1,015 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (₨2,784) | ₨1,391 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (₨8,653) | ₨3,667 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (₨2,644) | ₨521 | + 407% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (₨1,019) | ₨922 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (₨1,488) | ₨736 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (₨728) | ₨249 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (₨868) | ₨242 | + 259% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (₨2,030) | ₨860 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Albania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (₨8,353) | ₨3,545 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (₨4,926) | ₨2,089 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (₨12,662) | ₨7,109 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (₨3,227) | ₨880 | + 267% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (₨666) | ₨669 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek (₨1,047) | ₨745 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (₨208,833) | ₨119,622 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (₨70) | ₨3.79 | + 1735% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (₨10,193) | ₨3,764 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 338 Lek (₨942) | ₨415 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,927 prices entered by 478 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan
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