Cost of living in Albania compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 59% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (225,856 ₫) | 91,526 ₫ | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (211,929 ₫) | 95,967 ₫ | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (98,014 ₫) | 41,471 ₫ | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (47,285 ₫) | 37,199 ₫ | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (99,051 ₫) | 37,298 ₫ | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (48,572 ₫) | 29,744 ₫ | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (184,711 ₫) | 300,000 ₫ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (36,169 ₫) | 80,834 ₫ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (27,525 ₫) | 22,878 ₫ | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (27,525 ₫) | 14,485 ₫ | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (275,252 ₫) | 370,796 ₫ | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (52,295 ₫) | 22,282 ₫ | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (20,160 ₫) | 17,389 ₫ | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 50% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (18,902,710 ₫) | 21,639,300 ₫ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (13,407,194 ₫) | 15,275,600 ₫ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (3,716,975 ₫) | 2,265,110 ₫ | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (17,891,379 ₫) | 15,413,300 ₫ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (6,881,300 ₫) | 8,888,290 ₫ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (2,461,135 ₫) | 1,993,520 ₫ | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (1,544,538 ₫) | 150,000 ₫ | + 930% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (8,029,981 ₫) | 5,991,230 ₫ | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (5,585,716 ₫) | 2,000,000 ₫ | + 179% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (356,798 ₫) | 163,111 ₫ | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (263,873 ₫) | 126,910 ₫ | + 108% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (1,078,250 ₫) | 1,254,820 ₫ | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (980,990 ₫) | 1,036,100 ₫ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (2,386,237 ₫) | 2,534,030 ₫ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (3,567,981 ₫) | 2,411,460 ₫ | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (151,388,591 ₫) | 688,677,000 ₫ | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (51,846 ₫) | 22,768 ₫ | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (426,858 ₫) | 227,099 ₫ | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 42% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (55,050 ₫) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (184,231 ₫) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (688,130 ₫) | 368,916 ₫ | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (68,813 ₫) | 61,982 ₫ | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (103,219 ₫) | 64,330 ₫ | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (113,782 ₫) | 80,170 ₫ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (91,896 ₫) | 28,163 ₫ | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (105,236 ₫) | 32,668 ₫ | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (137,626 ₫) | 379,696 ₫ | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 57% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (841,888 ₫) | 347,232 ₫ | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (440,403 ₫) | 218,316 ₫ | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,000,000 ₫ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (1,262,834 ₫) | 652,301 ₫ | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (219,999 ₫) | 244,507 ₫ | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (55,050 ₫) | 60,195 ₫ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (86,203 ₫) | 47,417 ₫ | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (20,643,899 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (1,117,140 ₫) | 586,665 ₫ | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (89,667 ₫) | 31,807 ₫ | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 413 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Vietnam
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