Cost of living in Albania compared to Australia
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (AU$5.53) | AU$12 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (AU$4.34) | AU$5.99 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (AU$1.73) | AU$1.35 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 179 Lek (AU$2.38) | AU$5.57 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (AU$1.57) | AU$4.77 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (AU$5.27) | AU$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (AU$1.74) | AU$4.25 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (AU$0.99) | AU$3.22 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (AU$1.53) | AU$5.84 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (AU$2.34) | AU$2.93 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (AU$1.09) | AU$2.13 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 72% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (AU$639) | AU$2,631 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (AU$436) | AU$1,858 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (AU$105) | AU$187 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 38,407 Lek (AU$511) | AU$1,892 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (AU$371) | AU$1,347 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (AU$65) | AU$148 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,334 Lek (AU$18) | AU$60 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (AU$578) | AU$496 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (AU$124) | AU$216 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (AU$3.99) | AU$31 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (AU$87) | AU$104 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (AU$98) | AU$77 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (AU$127) | AU$150 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (AU$210) | AU$146 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (AU$37,262) | AU$27,076 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (AU$2.39) | AU$1.49 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (AU$20) | AU$149 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (AU$18) | AU$16 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (AU$36) | AU$67 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (AU$9) | AU$4.66 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (AU$6) | AU$5.72 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (AU$2.49) | AU$3.46 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (AU$5.15) | AU$3.07 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (AU$5.82) | AU$27 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (AU$44) | AU$57 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (AU$19) | AU$35 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (AU$45) | AU$205 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (AU$66) | AU$102 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (AU$2.14) | AU$4.69 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (AU$5.35) | AU$10 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (AU$333) | AU$655 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.37 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (AU$57) | AU$67 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 321 Lek (AU$4.28) | AU$36 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Australia
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