Cost of living in Albania compared to South Korea
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Albania is 36% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (₩11,624) | ₩12,081 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (₩9,176) | ₩7,849 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (₩6,474) | ₩5,923 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (₩2,647) | ₩2,942 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (₩4,858) | ₩5,102 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (₩2,130) | ₩7,780 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (₩8,034) | ₩8,958 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (₩1,813) | ₩6,825 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (₩1,409) | ₩4,178 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (₩1,367) | ₩3,056 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (₩14,856) | ₩21,973 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (₩2,602) | ₩3,494 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (₩982) | ₩4,603 | - 79% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Albania is 17% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (₩1,293,824) | ₩1,500,120 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (₩622,549) | ₩1,934,250 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (₩190,315) | ₩240,148 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (₩779,418) | ₩1,264,360 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (₩2,453,148) | ₩725,161 | + 238% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (₩162,044) | ₩80,000 | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (₩79,083) | ₩28,380 | + 179% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (₩411,149) | ₩433,362 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (₩308,361) | ₩100,000 | + 208% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (₩18,269) | ₩16,029 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (₩13,511) | ₩14,433 | - 6% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 16% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (₩55,208) | ₩85,819 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (₩50,228) | ₩66,260 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (₩122,179) | ₩96,399 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (₩182,687) | ₩148,450 | + 23% | |
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 (₩14,010,299) | ₩39,273,000 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (₩2,655) | ₩1,635 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (₩21,856) | ₩58,441 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 50% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (₩2,819) | ₩7,985 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (₩7,047) | ₩12,000 | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (₩35,233) | ₩39,691 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (₩3,523) | ₩20,000 | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (₩5,285) | ₩15,000 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (₩4,228) | ₩9,644 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (₩4,228) | ₩3,593 | + 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (₩3,523) | ₩6,320 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (₩7,047) | ₩14,338 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 29% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (₩28,187) | ₩37,219 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (₩22,549) | ₩27,364 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩249,761 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (₩42,280) | ₩127,461 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (₩13,049) | ₩15,654 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (₩2,819) | ₩5,510 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (₩4,347) | ₩6,631 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (₩1,057,002) | ₩924,016 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩206 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (₩42,280) | ₩98,667 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (₩4,546) | ₩4,699 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 376 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 25% cheaper than in South Korea
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