Cost of living in Albania compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek ($8) | US $18 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek ($5.56) | US $10 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek ($4.06) | US $3.44 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek ($1.63) | US $2.28 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek ($2.69) | US $2.99 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek ($1.50) | US $1.92 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek ($5.72) | US $3.21 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek ($1.54) | US $5.03 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek ($1.28) | US $2.44 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek ($1.02) | US $1.74 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek ($15) | US $10 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek ($1.62) | US $2.31 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek ($0.94) | US $1.12 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek ($886) | US $853 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek ($425) | US $407 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek ($153) | US $46 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek ($632) | US $496 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek ($454) | US $289 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek ($235) | US $42 | + 455% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek ($17) | US $30 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek ($455) | US $281 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek ($277) | US $154 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek ($13) | US $9 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek ($5.03) | US $5.58 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek ($41) | US $46 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek ($36) | US $29 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek ($77) | US $92 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek ($96) | US $68 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek ($9,178) | US $22,069 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek ($2.07) | US $0.57 | + 263% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek ($14) | US $28 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Venezuela | ||||
| Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek ($11) | US $4.79 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek ($9) | US $8 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek ($29) | US $44 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek ($9) | US $7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek ($3.38) | US $3.83 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek ($4.93) | US $4.57 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek ($2.42) | US $2.71 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek ($2.88) | US $2.07 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek ($7) | US $16 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek ($28) | US $24 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek ($16) | US $8 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | US $57 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek ($42) | US $40 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek ($11) | US $10 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek ($2.21) | US $4.12 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek ($3.37) | US $1.48 | + 127% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek ($692) | US $804 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek ($0.23) | US $0.40 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek ($34) | US $53 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek ($3.16) | US $3.24 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,617 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Venezuela
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