Cost of living in Albania compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Albania | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (Dirham 37) | Dirham 41 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (Dirham 24) | Dirham 31 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (Dirham 19) | Dirham 15 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (Dirham 5.05) | Dirham 4.91 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (Dirham 5.98) | Dirham 8 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (Dirham 4.11) | Dirham 3.79 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (Dirham 3.86) | Dirham 10 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (Dirham 50) | Dirham 63 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (Dirham 3.58) | Dirham 4.48 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Albania | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (Dirham 3,475) | Dirham 9,964 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (Dirham 2,086) | Dirham 6,974 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (Dirham 877) | Dirham 885 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (Dirham 2,292) | Dirham 5,940 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (Dirham 8,780) | Dirham 3,950 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (Dirham 793) | Dirham 588 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (Dirham 179) | Dirham 327 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (Dirham 1,580) | Dirham 878 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (Dirham 1,185) | Dirham 342 | + 246% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (Dirham 48) | Dirham 45 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (Dirham 42) | Dirham 37 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 5% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Albania | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (Dirham 149) | Dirham 203 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (Dirham 169) | Dirham 185 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (Dirham 353) | Dirham 343 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (Dirham 522) | Dirham 340 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Albania | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Dirham 39,273) | Dirham 96,595 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.02 | + 173% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (Dirham 61) | Dirham 96 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 6% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Albania | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (Dirham 47) | Dirham 13 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Dirham 40) | Dirham 30 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (Dirham 123) | Dirham 272 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Dirham 38) | Dirham 28 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (Dirham 21) | Dirham 23 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (Dirham 12) | Dirham 12 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (Dirham 29) | Dirham 43 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Albania | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (Dirham 119) | Dirham 169 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (Dirham 70) | Dirham 93 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 320 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (Dirham 180) | Dirham 297 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (Dirham 52) | Dirham 80 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (Dirham 16) | Dirham 40 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Dirham 2,963) | Dirham 1,944 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Dirham 0.99) | Dirham 0.73 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (Dirham 145) | Dirham 260 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,203 prices entered by 300 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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