Cost of living in Albania compared to Singapore
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Albania | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (SGD $12) | SGD $15 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (SGD $11) | SGD $11 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 Lek (SGD $5.21) | SGD $7 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 150 Lek (SGD $2.12) | SGD $4.84 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (SGD $4.62) | SGD $5.31 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (SGD $2.29) | SGD $4.24 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 412 Lek (SGD $5.83) | SGD $13 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (SGD $1.86) | SGD $5.60 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90 Lek (SGD $1.28) | SGD $3.31 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (SGD $1.34) | SGD $4.91 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (SGD $16) | SGD $33 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (SGD $2.69) | SGD $2.84 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 Lek (SGD $0.76) | SGD $3.00 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Albania is 81% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Albania | Singapore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (SGD $772) | SGD $6,978 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (SGD $591) | SGD $4,551 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (SGD $191) | SGD $216 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (SGD $424) | SGD $4,071 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (SGD $335) | SGD $2,999 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (SGD $126) | SGD $119 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (SGD $19) | SGD $49 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (SGD $413) | SGD $710 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (SGD $287) | SGD $177 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (SGD $18) | SGD $13 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (SGD $14) | SGD $23 | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Albania | Singapore | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (SGD $55) | SGD $123 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (SGD $50) | SGD $63 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (SGD $123) | SGD $159 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (SGD $183) | SGD $181 | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 73% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Albania | Singapore | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (SGD $7,779) | SGD $156,163 | - 95% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (SGD $2.66) | SGD $2.84 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (SGD $22) | SGD $84 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Albania | Singapore | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (SGD $2.83) | SGD $14 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (SGD $9) | SGD $12 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (SGD $35) | SGD $111 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (SGD $3.54) | SGD $13 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (SGD $5.30) | SGD $6 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (SGD $5.85) | SGD $14 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (SGD $4.72) | SGD $2.42 | + 95% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (SGD $5.41) | SGD $9 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (SGD $8) | SGD $36 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Albania | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (SGD $43) | SGD $56 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (SGD $23) | SGD $25 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | SGD $477 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (SGD $65) | SGD $157 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (SGD $11) | SGD $24 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (SGD $2.83) | SGD $7 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (SGD $4.43) | SGD $11 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (SGD $1,061) | SGD $922 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (SGD $51) | SGD $198 | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (SGD $4.94) | SGD $16 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 67% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 67% cheaper than in Singapore
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