Cost of living in Albania compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 40% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (₩11,092) | ₩9,728 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (₩8,085) | ₩7,824 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (₩5,171) | ₩6,884 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (₩2,291) | ₩2,888 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (₩3,975) | ₩6,434 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (₩2,485) | ₩8,039 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (₩5,586) | ₩7,984 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (₩2,106) | ₩8,424 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek (₩1,322) | ₩4,900 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (₩1,283) | ₩2,924 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek (₩17,981) | ₩20,791 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (₩2,279) | ₩3,925 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (₩949) | ₩4,099 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 38% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek (₩1,012,672) | ₩3,727,990 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (₩591,469) | ₩2,236,600 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (₩213,394) | ₩272,954 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek (₩780,021) | ₩1,095,220 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (₩631,223) | ₩714,933 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek (₩222,600) | ₩120,000 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek (₩57,767) | ₩30,234 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (₩633,323) | ₩219,090 | + 189% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (₩385,234) | ₩100,000 | + 285% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (₩17,820) | ₩16,029 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (₩6,993) | ₩14,433 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 15% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (₩56,954) | ₩82,132 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (₩50,329) | ₩59,762 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (₩107,274) | ₩94,430 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (₩134,195) | ₩148,450 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 40% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (₩12,765,458) | ₩41,461,500 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 Lek (₩3,184) | ₩1,846 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (₩20,546) | ₩56,684 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 33% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (₩15,409) | ₩7,985 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (₩12,841) | ₩12,000 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (₩39,905) | ₩42,086 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (₩12,193) | ₩21,034 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (₩4,699) | ₩15,000 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (₩6,861) | ₩9,644 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (₩3,359) | ₩3,593 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (₩4,002) | ₩8,235 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (₩9,361) | ₩12,817 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (₩38,523) | ₩32,969 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (₩22,717) | ₩28,078 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩270,239 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (₩58,394) | ₩67,904 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (₩14,883) | ₩15,654 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (₩3,071) | ₩5,405 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek (₩4,827) | ₩4,618 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (₩963,086) | ₩780,501 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (₩321) | ₩207 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (₩47,010) | ₩84,504 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 339 Lek (₩4,349) | ₩4,500 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 506 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 33% cheaper than in South Korea
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