Cost of living in Albania compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 705 Lek (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (AU$4.36) | AU$6 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (AU$2.47) | AU$1.64 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek (AU$3.29) | AU$6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 Lek (AU$1.93) | AU$7 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (AU$1.80) | AU$4.38 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (AU$1.21) | AU$3.24 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 119 Lek (AU$1.56) | AU$5.94 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (AU$19) | AU$20 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Lek (AU$2.37) | AU$3.42 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 104 Lek (AU$1.36) | AU$2.62 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 83,792 Lek (AU$1,102) | AU$2,981 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (AU$507) | AU$2,086 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (AU$134) | AU$253 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek (AU$647) | AU$2,038 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (AU$506) | AU$1,525 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (AU$126) | AU$175 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (AU$26) | AU$72 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (AU$728) | AU$552 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (AU$162) | AU$251 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,210 Lek (AU$16) | AU$13 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (AU$11) | AU$36 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (AU$70) | AU$115 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,030 Lek (AU$53) | AU$74 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,022 Lek (AU$132) | AU$154 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (AU$192) | AU$168 | + 14% | |
| 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 | 1,664,430 Lek (AU$21,885) | AU$32,107 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek (AU$2.91) | AU$1.98 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (AU$21) | AU$157 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (AU$49) | AU$75 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (AU$12) | AU$8 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (AU$5.14) | AU$4.91 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 597 Lek (AU$8) | AU$5.52 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 Lek (AU$3.42) | AU$3.39 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 302 Lek (AU$3.98) | AU$3.43 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 743 Lek (AU$10) | AU$32 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Albania | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (AU$41) | AU$65 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,731 Lek (AU$23) | AU$40 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (AU$43) | AU$225 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (AU$58) | AU$107 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Lek (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 Lek (AU$3.21) | AU$5.01 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (AU$4.25) | AU$10 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (AU$957) | AU$718 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (AU$0.33) | AU$0.24 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,554 Lek (AU$60) | AU$76 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 348 Lek (AU$4.57) | AU$42 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,511 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Australia
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