Cost of living in Albania compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (B$9) | B$25 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (B$6) | B$10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (B$4.68) | B$14 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (B$1.85) | B$6.00 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (B$2.96) | B$4.43 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (B$1.27) | B$4.07 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (B$4.55) | B$5.04 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (B$1.51) | B$8 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (B$1.04) | B$1.32 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (B$0.97) | B$4.19 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (B$12) | B$15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (B$1.83) | B$4.64 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (B$0.90) | B$3.85 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (B$875) | B$1,500 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (B$525) | B$1,697 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (B$221) | B$355 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (B$577) | B$3,000 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (B$2,210) | B$1,200 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (B$200) | B$219 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (B$45) | B$49 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (B$398) | B$716 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (B$298) | B$256 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (B$12) | B$11 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (B$11) | B$15 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (B$38) | B$100 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (B$42) | B$74 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (B$89) | B$150 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (B$131) | B$110 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (B$9,884) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (B$2.07) | B$4.77 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (B$15) | B$56 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (B$12) | B$5.71 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (B$10) | B$23 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (B$31) | B$114 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (B$9) | B$8 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (B$3.64) | B$10 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (B$5.31) | B$14 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (B$2.60) | B$6.00 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (B$3.10) | B$8 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (B$7) | B$20 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (B$30) | B$92 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (B$18) | B$60 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | B$43 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (B$45) | B$150 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (B$13) | B$24 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (B$2.38) | B$4.88 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (B$3.95) | B$7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (B$746) | B$1,200 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (B$0.25) | B$0.73 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (B$36) | B$113 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (B$3.24) | B$10 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 186 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Bahamas
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