Cost of living in Albania compared to Vietnam
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 39% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (197,959 ₫) | 52,492 ₫ | + 277% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (132,948 ₫) | 99,365 ₫ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 399 Lek (88,024 ₫) | 44,193 ₫ | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 181 Lek (39,996 ₫) | 36,414 ₫ | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 Lek (67,963 ₫) | 40,896 ₫ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 Lek (41,666 ₫) | 30,220 ₫ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (136,688 ₫) | 125,960 ₫ | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (36,767 ₫) | 79,338 ₫ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (30,514 ₫) | 33,925 ₫ | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (24,472 ₫) | 21,577 ₫ | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (358,706 ₫) | 202,188 ₫ | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (38,672 ₫) | 37,663 ₫ | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (22,364 ₫) | 29,283 ₫ | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 27% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (21,180,649 ₫) | 30,017,800 ₫ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (10,168,426 ₫) | 14,948,500 ₫ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (3,668,629 ₫) | 7,143,900 ₫ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (15,121,097 ₫) | 12,023,000 ₫ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (10,851,862 ₫) | 7,174,960 ₫ | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (5,613,987 ₫) | 1,781,460 ₫ | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (1,315,834 ₫) | 281,377 ₫ | + 368% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (10,887,957 ₫) | 3,206,280 ₫ | + 240% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (6,622,871 ₫) | 1,775,250 ₫ | + 273% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (306,359 ₫) | 185,000 ₫ | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (120,226 ₫) | 139,618 ₫ | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (979,145 ₫) | 1,030,560 ₫ | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (865,238 ₫) | 877,640 ₫ | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (1,844,231 ₫) | 2,198,030 ₫ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (2,307,055 ₫) | 2,346,150 ₫ | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (219,461,209 ₫) | 1,030,730,000 ₫ | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (50,839 ₫) | 26,913 ₫ | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Lek (343,835 ₫) | 143,358 ₫ | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (264,915 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (220,762 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (686,041 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (209,612 ₫) | 160,000 ₫ | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (80,777 ₫) | 87,500 ₫ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (117,948 ₫) | 80,000 ₫ | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (57,754 ₫) | 31,443 ₫ | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (68,801 ₫) | 31,840 ₫ | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (160,930 ₫) | 102,468 ₫ | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 72% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (662,287 ₫) | 378,508 ₫ | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (390,549 ₫) | 184,353 ₫ | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 366,238 ₫ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (1,003,899 ₫) | 623,918 ₫ | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (255,859 ₫) | 151,824 ₫ | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (52,799 ₫) | 49,360 ₫ | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (80,580 ₫) | 24,450 ₫ | + 230% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (16,557,179 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (5,519 ₫) | 1,408 ₫ | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (808,185 ₫) | 647,776 ₫ | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (75,441 ₫) | 30,000 ₫ | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 449 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Vietnam
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