Cost of living in Albania compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (25 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (15 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (9 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (4.39 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (7 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (3.44 ﷼) | 4.61 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (13 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (3.26 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (2.14 ﷼) | 4.39 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (5.58 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (56 ﷼) | 132 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (5.68 ﷼) | 5.03 ﷼ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (5.57 ﷼) | 4.07 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 69% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (891 ﷼) | 9,862 ﷼ | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (1,002 ﷼) | 6,764 ﷼ | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (966 ﷼) | 476 ﷼ | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (1,335 ﷼) | 6,241 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (713 ﷼) | 3,789 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (918 ﷼) | 319 ﷼ | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (44 ﷼) | 259 ﷼ | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (547 ﷼) | 1,014 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (535 ﷼) | 310 ﷼ | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (22 ﷼) | 39 ﷼ | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (11 ﷼) | 37 ﷼ | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (89 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (96 ﷼) | 213 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (245 ﷼) | 459 ﷼ | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (428 ﷼) | 384 ﷼ | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 73,418 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (5.35 ﷼) | 1.35 ﷼ | + 297% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (57 ﷼) | 354 ﷼ | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (22 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (36 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (107 ﷼) | 214 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (39 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (14 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (15 ﷼) | 26 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (8 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (14 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (16 ﷼) | 66 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (149 ﷼) | 229 ﷼ | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (59 ﷼) | 82 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (123 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (299 ﷼) | 366 ﷼ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (26 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (6 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (24 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (1,611 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (0.71 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (144 ﷼) | 618 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (11 ﷼) | 15 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 495 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Qatar
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