Cost of living in Albania compared to United States
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Albania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek ($8) | $19 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek ($3.90) | $5.95 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek ($1.73) | $1.09 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek ($3.00) | $4.92 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek ($1.88) | $4.81 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek ($4.22) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek ($1.59) | $4.70 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek ($1.00) | $2.55 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek ($0.97) | $3.06 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek ($14) | $16 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek ($1.72) | $2.74 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek ($0.72) | $3.08 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Albania | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek ($764) | $3,012 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek ($446) | $2,224 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek ($161) | $219 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek ($589) | $1,967 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek ($476) | $1,475 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek ($168) | $147 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek ($44) | $64 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek ($478) | $284 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek ($291) | $132 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek ($13) | $13 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek ($5.28) | $30 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Albania | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek ($43) | $54 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek ($38) | $44 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek ($81) | $93 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek ($101) | $120 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Albania | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek ($9,632) | $27,658 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek ($2.23) | $1.06 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek ($16) | $83 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Albania | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek ($12) | $8 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek ($30) | $137 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek ($9) | $8 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek ($3.55) | $4.91 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek ($5.18) | $6 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek ($2.53) | $4.81 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek ($3.02) | $2.19 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek ($7) | $27 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Albania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek ($29) | $55 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek ($17) | $28 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek ($44) | $88 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek ($11) | $14 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek ($2.32) | $5.21 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek ($3.64) | $6 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek ($727) | $578 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek ($0.24) | $0.20 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek ($35) | $59 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 338 Lek ($3.28) | $10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22,109 prices entered by 2,849 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 52% cheaper than in United States
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