Cost of living in Albania compared to Australia
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 860 Lek (AU$14) | AU$23 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (AU$13) | AU$15 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (AU$5.90) | AU$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (AU$2.84) | AU$1.98 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (AU$5.96) | AU$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (AU$2.92) | AU$6 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (AU$2.18) | AU$4.98 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (AU$1.66) | AU$3.58 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (AU$1.66) | AU$7 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (AU$17) | AU$21 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (AU$3.15) | AU$3.94 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (AU$1.21) | AU$2.78 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (AU$1,137) | AU$4,009 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (AU$806) | AU$2,744 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (AU$224) | AU$295 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (AU$1,076) | AU$2,550 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (AU$414) | AU$1,951 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (AU$148) | AU$214 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (AU$93) | AU$72 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (AU$483) | AU$649 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (AU$336) | AU$266 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (AU$21) | AU$15 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (AU$16) | AU$44 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (AU$65) | AU$125 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (AU$59) | AU$93 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (AU$144) | AU$168 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (AU$215) | AU$185 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (AU$9,105) | AU$39,491 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (AU$3.12) | AU$2.00 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (AU$26) | AU$163 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (AU$3.31) | AU$9 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (AU$41) | AU$86 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (AU$4.14) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (AU$5.53) | AU$4.76 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (AU$6) | AU$4.41 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (AU$8) | AU$38 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (AU$51) | AU$75 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (AU$26) | AU$46 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$338 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (AU$76) | AU$126 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (AU$3.31) | AU$5.31 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (AU$5.18) | AU$12 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (AU$1,242) | AU$882 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.65 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (AU$67) | AU$84 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 346 Lek (AU$5.72) | AU$44 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,972 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Australia
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