Cost of living in Albania compared to Paraguay
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Albania is 49% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (70,008 Gs) | 54,563 Gs | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (65,691 Gs) | 36,562 Gs | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (30,095 Gs) | 12,397 Gs | + 143% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (13,897 Gs) | 6,922 Gs | + 101% | |
12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (27,847 Gs) | 15,078 Gs | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (13,828 Gs) | 14,819 Gs | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (47,095 Gs) | 19,966 Gs | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (11,211 Gs) | 14,931 Gs | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (7,807 Gs) | 8,575 Gs | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (7,878 Gs) | 6,631 Gs | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (96,511 Gs) | 52,050 Gs | + 85% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (16,210 Gs) | 13,598 Gs | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (5,700 Gs) | 2,676 Gs | + 113% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (5,074,918 Gs) | 5,655,380 Gs | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (3,566,144 Gs) | 3,080,880 Gs | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (1,152,147 Gs) | 314,092 Gs | + 267% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (3,991,172 Gs) | 2,896,290 Gs | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (2,021,946 Gs) | 1,797,900 Gs | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (762,875 Gs) | 219,970 Gs | + 247% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (127,979 Gs) | 104,045 Gs | + 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (2,489,045 Gs) | 1,955,730 Gs | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (1,731,398 Gs) | 847,753 Gs | + 104% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (110,596 Gs) | 31,954 Gs | + 246% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (81,792 Gs) | 35,127 Gs | + 133% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (334,224 Gs) | 397,212 Gs | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (304,076 Gs) | 239,310 Gs | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (739,659 Gs) | 719,017 Gs | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (1,105,963 Gs) | 425,884 Gs | + 160% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (46,925,759 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (16,071 Gs) | 7,653 Gs | + 110% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (132,313 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | - 38% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 32% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (17,064 Gs) | 43,475 Gs | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (57,106 Gs) | 52,829 Gs | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (213,299 Gs) | 146,615 Gs | + 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (21,330 Gs) | 34,344 Gs | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (31,995 Gs) | 19,707 Gs | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (35,269 Gs) | 31,470 Gs | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (28,485 Gs) | 11,800 Gs | + 141% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (32,620 Gs) | 12,806 Gs | + 155% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (48,149 Gs) | 65,543 Gs | - 27% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 33% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (260,959 Gs) | 95,544 Gs | + 173% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (136,511 Gs) | 81,113 Gs | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 150,949 Gs | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (391,439 Gs) | 264,476 Gs | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (68,193 Gs) | 38,794 Gs | + 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (17,064 Gs) | 23,949 Gs | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (26,720 Gs) | 8,619 Gs | + 210% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (6,398,967 Gs) | 7,275,970 Gs | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 2,200 Gs | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (346,279 Gs) | 222,350 Gs | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (27,794 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 171% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 563 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Paraguay
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