Cost of living in Albania compared to Australia
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (AU$15) | AU$23 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (AU$3.00) | AU$2.04 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (AU$4.81) | AU$7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (AU$2.06) | AU$7 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (AU$2.45) | AU$5.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (AU$1.68) | AU$3.75 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (AU$1.58) | AU$6 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (AU$20) | AU$22 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (AU$2.98) | AU$3.78 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (AU$1.47) | AU$3.08 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (AU$1,421) | AU$3,729 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (AU$853) | AU$2,631 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (AU$359) | AU$238 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (AU$937) | AU$2,459 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (AU$3,590) | AU$1,911 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (AU$324) | AU$170 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (AU$73) | AU$78 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (AU$646) | AU$684 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (AU$485) | AU$291 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (AU$20) | AU$16 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (AU$17) | AU$41 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (AU$61) | AU$135 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (AU$69) | AU$90 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (AU$144) | AU$189 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (AU$213) | AU$224 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (AU$16,060) | AU$36,804 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (AU$3.37) | AU$1.99 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (AU$25) | AU$165 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (AU$19) | AU$8 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (AU$16) | AU$24 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (AU$50) | AU$89 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (AU$15) | AU$11 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (AU$5.91) | AU$5.55 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (AU$4.23) | AU$4.39 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (AU$5.03) | AU$4.95 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (AU$12) | AU$35 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (AU$48) | AU$66 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (AU$29) | AU$45 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$374 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (AU$73) | AU$133 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (AU$21) | AU$21 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (AU$3.86) | AU$5.46 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (AU$6) | AU$11 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (AU$1,212) | AU$942 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (AU$0.40) | AU$0.65 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (AU$59) | AU$78 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (AU$5.25) | AU$42 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,814 prices entered by 414 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Australia
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