Cost of living in Albania compared to Philippines
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 37% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Albania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (Php515) | Php286 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (Php483) | Php229 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (Php224) | Php125 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (Php108) | Php122 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (Php226) | Php136 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (Php111) | Php87 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (Php421) | Php215 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (Php82) | Php137 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (Php63) | Php122 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (Php63) | Php79 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (Php628) | Php507 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (Php119) | Php74 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (Php46) | Php39 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Albania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (Php43,105) | Php84,274 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (Php30,573) | Php39,909 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Php8,476) | Php5,673 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (Php40,798) | Php26,566 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (Php15,692) | Php15,487 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (Php5,612) | Php5,075 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (Php3,522) | Php1,536 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Php18,311) | Php22,695 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (Php12,737) | Php7,617 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Php814) | Php343 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Php602) | Php999 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 45% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Albania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Php2,459) | Php1,931 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Php2,237) | Php1,578 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Php5,441) | Php4,413 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Php8,136) | Php3,616 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Albania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (Php345,217) | Php1,332,570 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (Php118) | Php64 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Php973) | Php941 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Albania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Php126) | Php263 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (Php420) | Php1,132 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Php1,569) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Php157) | Php224 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Php235) | Php183 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (Php259) | Php217 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (Php210) | Php79 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (Php240) | Php78 | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (Php314) | Php311 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Albania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (Php1,920) | Php746 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (Php1,004) | Php823 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php8,198 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (Php2,880) | Php1,739 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (Php502) | Php237 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Php126) | Php163 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (Php197) | Php243 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Php47,075) | Php50,403 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Php34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (Php2,547) | Php2,215 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (Php204) | Php176 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 671 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Philippines
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