Cost of living in Albania compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (AU$5.16) | AU$12 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (AU$3.06) | AU$5.97 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (AU$1.53) | AU$1.48 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (AU$2.29) | AU$5.42 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (AU$1.20) | AU$4.93 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (AU$4.37) | AU$7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (AU$1.14) | AU$4.66 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (AU$0.75) | AU$3.18 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (AU$1.95) | AU$5.52 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (AU$1.98) | AU$2.87 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (AU$1.94) | AU$2.47 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (AU$311) | AU$3,144 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (AU$349) | AU$2,161 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (AU$337) | AU$291 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (AU$466) | AU$1,971 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (AU$249) | AU$1,506 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (AU$320) | AU$177 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (AU$15) | AU$58 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (AU$191) | AU$494 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (AU$186) | AU$245 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (AU$3.73) | AU$31 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (AU$31) | AU$101 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (AU$34) | AU$66 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (AU$85) | AU$137 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (AU$149) | AU$140 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$28,179 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (AU$1.86) | AU$1.36 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (AU$20) | AU$159 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (AU$37) | AU$68 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (AU$5.01) | AU$4.66 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (AU$5.38) | AU$7 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (AU$2.74) | AU$3.38 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (AU$5.03) | AU$3.51 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (AU$5.69) | AU$28 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (AU$52) | AU$56 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (AU$21) | AU$36 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (AU$43) | AU$227 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (AU$104) | AU$91 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (AU$2.21) | AU$4.49 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (AU$562) | AU$663 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (AU$0.25) | AU$0.51 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (AU$50) | AU$70 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (AU$3.95) | AU$35 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,522 prices entered by 461 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Australia
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