Cost of living in Albania compared to Bahamas
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (B$9) | B$25 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (B$8) | B$13 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 Lek (B$3.84) | B$9 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 150 Lek (B$1.56) | B$5.00 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (B$3.40) | B$4.10 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (B$1.69) | B$4.07 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 412 Lek (B$4.29) | B$5.04 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (B$1.37) | B$8 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90 Lek (B$0.94) | B$10 | - 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (B$0.99) | B$4.19 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (B$12) | B$15 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (B$1.98) | B$3.50 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 Lek (B$0.56) | B$3.85 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Albania is 74% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (B$569) | B$2,158 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (B$435) | B$2,000 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (B$141) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (B$313) | B$3,793 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (B$247) | B$1,200 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (B$93) | B$219 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (B$14) | B$49 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (B$304) | B$716 | - 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (B$211) | B$256 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (B$14) | B$11 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (B$10) | B$15 | - 33% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (B$41) | B$100 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (B$37) | B$74 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (B$90) | B$150 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (B$135) | B$110 | + 23% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (B$5,730) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (B$1.96) | B$1.56 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (B$16) | B$56 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 65% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (B$2.08) | B$5.71 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (B$7) | B$23 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (B$26) | B$114 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (B$2.60) | B$8 | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (B$3.91) | B$10 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (B$4.31) | B$14 | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (B$3.48) | B$6.00 | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (B$3.98) | B$8 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (B$5.88) | B$20 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 57% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
Albania | Bahamas | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (B$32) | B$92 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (B$17) | B$60 | - 72% | |
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 | 4,588 Lek (B$48) | B$150 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (B$8) | B$24 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (B$2.08) | B$4.88 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (B$3.26) | B$7 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (B$781) | B$1,200 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | B$0.73 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (B$38) | B$113 | - 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (B$3.64) | B$12 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Bahamas
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