Cost of living in Albania compared to Thailand
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (311 ฿) | 171 ฿ | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (245 ฿) | 231 ฿ | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (173 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 169% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (71 ฿) | 65 ฿ | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (130 ฿) | 88 ฿ | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (57 ฿) | 68 ฿ | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (215 ฿) | 289 ฿ | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (49 ฿) | 66 ฿ | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (38 ฿) | 46 ฿ | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (37 ฿) | 53 ฿ | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (397 ฿) | 554 ฿ | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (70 ฿) | 43 ฿ | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (26 ฿) | 76 ฿ | - 65% | |
Housing | + 73% | |||
Housing in Albania is 73% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (34,616 ฿) | 36,424 ฿ | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (16,656 ฿) | 20,210 ฿ | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (5,092 ฿) | 4,000 ฿ | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (20,853 ฿) | 21,293 ฿ | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (65,634 ฿) | 11,619 ฿ | + 465% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (4,335 ฿) | 1,702 ฿ | + 155% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (2,116 ฿) | 457 ฿ | + 363% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (11,000 ฿) | 7,007 ฿ | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (8,250 ฿) | 2,759 ฿ | + 199% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (489 ฿) | 189 ฿ | + 159% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (361 ฿) | 333 ฿ | + 9% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (1,477 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (1,344 ฿) | 1,302 ฿ | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (3,269 ฿) | 3,031 ฿ | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (4,888 ฿) | 2,056 ฿ | + 138% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (374,845 ฿) | 1,308,880 ฿ | - 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (71 ฿) | 37 ฿ | + 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (585 ฿) | 1,406 ฿ | - 58% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 4% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (75 ฿) | 129 ฿ | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (189 ฿) | 165 ฿ | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (943 ฿) | 1,004 ฿ | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (94 ฿) | 151 ฿ | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (141 ฿) | 129 ฿ | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (113 ฿) | 156 ฿ | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (113 ฿) | 70 ฿ | + 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (94 ฿) | 47 ฿ | + 102% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (189 ฿) | 255 ฿ | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (754 ฿) | 705 ฿ | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (603 ฿) | 441 ฿ | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,543 ฿ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (1,131 ฿) | 1,170 ฿ | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (349 ฿) | 334 ฿ | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (75 ฿) | 101 ฿ | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (116 ฿) | 115 ฿ | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (28,280 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.57 ฿ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (1,131 ฿) | 1,855 ฿ | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (122 ฿) | 146 ฿ | - 17% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 552 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Thailand
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