Cost of living in Albania compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 35% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 860 Lek (₩12,817) | ₩11,112 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (₩11,476) | ₩8,261 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (₩5,307) | ₩6,320 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (₩2,560) | ₩2,943 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (₩5,363) | ₩4,510 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (₩2,630) | ₩8,051 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (₩10,002) | ₩8,585 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (₩1,958) | ₩10,031 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (₩1,490) | ₩5,227 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (₩1,490) | ₩3,534 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (₩14,904) | ₩28,976 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (₩2,832) | ₩3,219 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (₩1,092) | ₩4,360 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 27% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (₩1,023,545) | ₩3,398,020 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (₩725,973) | ₩1,765,730 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (₩201,267) | ₩240,148 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (₩968,783) | ₩1,164,310 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (₩372,609) | ₩650,609 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (₩133,266) | ₩80,000 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (₩83,634) | ₩30,706 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (₩434,808) | ₩433,362 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (₩302,456) | ₩100,000 | + 202% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (₩19,320) | ₩9,000 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (₩14,288) | ₩14,433 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 14% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (₩58,385) | ₩84,222 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (₩53,119) | ₩64,872 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (₩129,210) | ₩118,053 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (₩193,199) | ₩170,960 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 43% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (₩8,197,396) | ₩34,650,900 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (₩2,807) | ₩1,684 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (₩23,114) | ₩63,000 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 39% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (₩2,981) | ₩7,985 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (₩9,976) | ₩12,000 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (₩37,261) | ₩22,839 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (₩3,726) | ₩20,000 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (₩5,589) | ₩15,000 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (₩6,161) | ₩9,644 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (₩4,976) | ₩3,593 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (₩5,698) | ₩6,320 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (₩7,452) | ₩16,406 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (₩45,587) | ₩37,219 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (₩23,847) | ₩29,913 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩113,526 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (₩68,380) | ₩63,200 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (₩11,913) | ₩15,654 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (₩2,981) | ₩5,039 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (₩4,668) | ₩5,084 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (₩1,117,827) | ₩924,016 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩206 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (₩60,491) | ₩74,403 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 Lek (₩5,175) | ₩4,500 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 343 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 30% cheaper than in South Korea
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