Cost of living in Albania compared to Sri Lanka
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Albania | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (2,649 ₨) | 895 ₨ | + 196% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (2,091 ₨) | 1,891 ₨ | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (1,476 ₨) | 876 ₨ | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (603 ₨) | 479 ₨ | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (1,107 ₨) | 652 ₨ | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (485 ₨) | 493 ₨ | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (1,831 ₨) | 1,632 ₨ | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (413 ₨) | 1,898 ₨ | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (321 ₨) | 368 ₨ | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (312 ₨) | 503 ₨ | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (3,386 ₨) | 5,394 ₨ | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (593 ₨) | 450 ₨ | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (224 ₨) | 179 ₨ | + 25% | |
Housing | + 148% | |||
Housing in Albania is 148% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Albania | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (294,893 ₨) | 228,163 ₨ | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (141,894 ₨) | 98,493 ₨ | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (43,377 ₨) | 21,450 ₨ | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (177,648 ₨) | 92,598 ₨ | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (559,130 ₨) | 54,118 ₨ | + 933% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (36,934 ₨) | 9,607 ₨ | + 284% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (18,025 ₨) | 3,210 ₨ | + 461% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (93,710 ₨) | 78,358 ₨ | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (70,283 ₨) | 53,577 ₨ | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (4,164 ₨) | 2,368 ₨ | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (3,079 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 54% | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 77% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Albania | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (12,583 ₨) | 9,187 ₨ | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (11,448 ₨) | 7,770 ₨ | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (27,848 ₨) | 7,928 ₨ | + 251% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (41,639 ₨) | 13,142 ₨ | + 217% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Albania | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (3,193,279 ₨) | 18,612,500 ₨ | - 83% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (605 ₨) | 366 ₨ | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (4,981 ₨) | 3,626 ₨ | + 37% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Sri Lanka | ||||
Albania | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (642 ₨) | 2,499 ₨ | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (1,606 ₨) | 1,086 ₨ | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (8,031 ₨) | 4,000 ₨ | + 101% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (803 ₨) | 1,464 ₨ | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (1,205 ₨) | 931 ₨ | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (964 ₨) | 861 ₨ | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (964 ₨) | 1,403 ₨ | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (803 ₨) | 223 ₨ | + 260% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (1,606 ₨) | 1,591 ₨ | + 1% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Albania | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (6,424 ₨) | 4,932 ₨ | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (5,140 ₨) | 1,550 ₨ | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,110 ₨ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (9,637 ₨) | 8,852 ₨ | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (2,974 ₨) | 1,941 ₨ | + 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (642 ₨) | 606 ₨ | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (991 ₨) | 817 ₨ | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (240,916 ₨) | 259,143 ₨ | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 6 ₨ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (9,637 ₨) | 7,152 ₨ | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (1,036 ₨) | 8,091 ₨ | - 87% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 392 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Sri Lanka
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