Cost of living in Albania compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Albania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 972 Lek (31 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 751 Lek (24 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (11 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 154 Lek (4.91 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek (8 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 Lek (4.34 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (23 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (4.36 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (3.05 ﷼) | 4.07 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (3.45 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (46 ﷼) | 149 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 172 Lek (5.48 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 94 Lek (2.99 ﷼) | 5.04 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 74% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Albania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,080 Lek (2,107 ﷼) | 10,765 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (1,231 ﷼) | 7,487 ﷼ | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (324 ﷼) | 505 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek (1,570 ﷼) | 6,421 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (1,227 ﷼) | 4,120 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (306 ﷼) | 435 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (64 ﷼) | 327 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (1,765 ﷼) | 4,000 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (392 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (25 ﷼) | 58 ﷼ | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (26 ﷼) | 28 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Albania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (171 ﷼) | 250 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,143 Lek (132 ﷼) | 209 ﷼ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,259 Lek (327 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (465 ﷼) | 360 ﷼ | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Albania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (53,084 ﷼) | 75,992 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 215 Lek (7 ﷼) | 2.04 ﷼ | + 236% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (51 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Albania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (22 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (32 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (118 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (30 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (13 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 602 Lek (19 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (8 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 331 Lek (11 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 698 Lek (22 ﷼) | 63 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Albania | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (99 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,652 Lek (53 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (104 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (141 ﷼) | 316 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (20 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 224 Lek (7 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Lek (10 ﷼) | 50 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (2,322 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (0.80 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,567 Lek (146 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 355 Lek (11 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 565 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Qatar
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