Cost of living in Albania compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Albania is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Albania | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek (Dirham 32) | Dirham 52 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek (Dirham 25) | Dirham 34 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek (Dirham 5.84) | Dirham 5.02 | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek (Dirham 22) | Dirham 31 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek (Dirham 4.97) | Dirham 8 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (Dirham 3.86) | Dirham 3.98 | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek (Dirham 3.75) | Dirham 11 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek (Dirham 41) | Dirham 80 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek (Dirham 2.69) | Dirham 4.99 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Albania is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Albania | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek (Dirham 3,547) | Dirham 9,431 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek (Dirham 1,707) | Dirham 5,945 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Dirham 522) | Dirham 797 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (Dirham 2,137) | Dirham 6,217 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (Dirham 6,725) | Dirham 4,162 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek (Dirham 444) | Dirham 568 | - 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (Dirham 217) | Dirham 283 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Dirham 1,127) | Dirham 837 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek (Dirham 845) | Dirham 338 | + 150% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Dirham 50) | Dirham 47 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Dirham 37) | Dirham 35 | + 4% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 24% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Albania | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Dirham 151) | Dirham 238 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Dirham 138) | Dirham 208 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Dirham 335) | Dirham 350 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Dirham 501) | Dirham 366 | + 37% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 50% 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 38,410) | Dirham 117,172 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.92 | + 150% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Dirham 60) | Dirham 227 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Albania | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek (Dirham 19) | Dirham 30 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Dirham 97) | Dirham 285 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Dirham 10) | Dirham 27 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (Dirham 19) | Dirham 38 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 41% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Albania | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (Dirham 77) | Dirham 194 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (Dirham 62) | Dirham 92 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 396 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (Dirham 116) | Dirham 378 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek (Dirham 36) | Dirham 76 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek (Dirham 12) | Dirham 36 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Dirham 2,898) | Dirham 1,944 | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.78 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek (Dirham 116) | Dirham 274 | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 323 Lek (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,073 prices entered by 275 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 40% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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