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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (28 ﷼) | 47 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 421 Lek (14 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 309 Lek (10 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (4.19 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (6 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 110 Lek (3.62 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (12 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 128 Lek (4.21 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 77 Lek (2.54 ﷼) | 4.16 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (3.53 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 957 Lek (31 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 176 Lek (5.77 ﷼) | 4.54 ﷼ | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (2.43 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 74% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 58,159 Lek (1,911 ﷼) | 7,825 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,770 Lek (1,077 ﷼) | 6,041 ﷼ | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (260 ﷼) | 499 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 45,358 Lek (1,490 ﷼) | 7,196 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 27,895 Lek (916 ﷼) | 3,685 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,121 Lek (168 ﷼) | 240 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,480 Lek (49 ﷼) | 248 ﷼ | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 43,440 Lek (1,427 ﷼) | 2,005 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (307 ﷼) | 579 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 856 Lek (28 ﷼) | 45 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 438 Lek (14 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (216 ﷼) | 220 ﷼ | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (241 ﷼) | 271 ﷼ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,909 Lek (358 ﷼) | 454 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (518 ﷼) | 369 ﷼ | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (91,984 ﷼) | 79,835 ﷼ | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (6 ﷼) | 1.93 ﷼ | + 212% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,453 Lek (48 ﷼) | 294 ﷼ | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 730 Lek (24 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 867 Lek (28 ﷼) | 196 ﷼ | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,748 Lek (90 ﷼) | 156 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 612 Lek (20 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 655 Lek (22 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 453 Lek (15 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 171 Lek (5.63 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 241 Lek (8 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 404 Lek (13 ﷼) | 60 ﷼ | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,772 Lek (91 ﷼) | 266 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,109 Lek (36 ﷼) | 73 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,649 Lek (186 ﷼) | 330 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,084 Lek (134 ﷼) | 408 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (20 ﷼) | 73 ﷼ | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 164 Lek (5.39 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 336 Lek (11 ﷼) | 50 ﷼ | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (2,349 ﷼) | 2,038 ﷼ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 40 Lek (1.31 ﷼) | 0.91 ﷼ | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,963 Lek (130 ﷼) | 576 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 322 Lek (11 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Qatar
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