Cost of living in Albania compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Albania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (36 ﷼) | 32 ﷼ | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (23 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (18 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (11 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (4.92 ﷼) | 4.85 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (18 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (5.83 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (4.01 ﷼) | 3.96 ﷼ | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (3.77 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (48 ﷼) | 92 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (3.50 ﷼) | 5.28 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Albania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (3,390 ﷼) | 12,174 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (2,035 ﷼) | 8,090 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (856 ﷼) | 1,063 ﷼ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (2,236 ﷼) | 6,647 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (8,566 ﷼) | 4,084 ﷼ | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (774 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (174 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (1,542 ﷼) | 2,301 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (1,156 ﷼) | 421 ﷼ | + 175% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (47 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (41 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Albania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (146 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (164 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (345 ﷼) | 335 ﷼ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (509 ﷼) | 348 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Albania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (38,318 ﷼) | 85,534 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (8 ﷼) | 2.12 ﷼ | + 279% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (60 ﷼) | 141 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Albania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (46 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (39 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (120 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (37 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (14 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (21 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (10 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (12 ﷼) | 5.41 ﷼ | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (28 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Albania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (116 ﷼) | 292 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (68 ﷼) | 88 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 105 ﷼ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (175 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (51 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (9 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (15 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (2,891 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (0.96 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (141 ﷼) | 430 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (13 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 356 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Qatar
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