Cost of living in Albania compared to Venezuela
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek ($10) | US $16 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek ($10) | US $9 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek ($4.31) | US $3.79 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek ($1.80) | US $2.05 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek ($4.03) | US $3.22 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek ($2.39) | US $1.81 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek ($5.62) | US $3.95 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek ($2.09) | US $5.83 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek ($1.03) | US $2.19 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek ($1.36) | US $1.64 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek ($15) | US $11 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek ($2.20) | US $2.22 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek ($0.67) | US $1.20 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek ($633) | US $939 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek ($551) | US $679 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek ($82) | US $55 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek ($377) | US $686 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek ($294) | US $392 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek ($79) | US $53 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek ($15) | US $22 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek ($340) | US $198 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek ($236) | US $100 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek ($7) | US $8 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek ($11) | US $12 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 36% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek ($46) | US $49 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek ($42) | US $32 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek ($175) | US $89 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek ($151) | US $86 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek ($6,408) | US $28,518 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek ($2.20) | US $0.51 | + 328% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek ($20) | US $32 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek ($2.33) | US $5.81 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek ($8) | US $11 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek ($29) | US $42 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek ($2.91) | US $10 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek ($4.37) | US $4.46 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek ($4.82) | US $6 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek ($3.89) | US $3.06 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek ($4.45) | US $3.00 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek ($7) | US $16 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 39% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek ($53) | US $24 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek ($16) | US $8 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | US $50 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek ($94) | US $46 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek ($17) | US $11 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek ($2.33) | US $4.59 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek ($3.65) | US $1.43 | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek ($874) | US $516 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | US $0.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek ($48) | US $85 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek ($4.17) | US $3.72 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,417 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Venezuela
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