Cost of living in Albania compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (Dinar 2.511) | Dinar 2.834 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (Dinar 2.178) | Dinar 3.201 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (Dinar 0.907) | Dinar 1.448 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (Dinar 0.469) | Dinar 0.635 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 194 Lek (Dinar 0.711) | Dinar 1.129 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (Dinar 0.354) | Dinar 0.426 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (Dinar 1.336) | Dinar 3.214 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94 Lek (Dinar 0.344) | Dinar 0.910 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Dinar 0.220) | Dinar 0.400 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (Dinar 0.533) | Dinar 2.060 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (Dinar 4.361) | Dinar 5.311 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 157 Lek (Dinar 0.577) | Dinar 1.000 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 89 Lek (Dinar 0.328) | Dinar 0.316 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (Dinar 181) | Dinar 392 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (Dinar 140) | Dinar 332 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (Dinar 63) | Dinar 203 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (Dinar 134) | Dinar 383 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (Dinar 84) | Dinar 224 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (Dinar 64) | Dinar 70 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (Dinar 5.000) | Dinar 9 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (Dinar 105) | Dinar 119 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (Dinar 40) | Dinar 22 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (Dinar 2.559) | Dinar 1.902 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (Dinar 1.008) | Dinar 4.457 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (Dinar 9) | Dinar 15 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 18 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (Dinar 25) | Dinar 26 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (Dinar 44) | Dinar 33 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (Dinar 1,834) | Dinar 8,375 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 155 Lek (Dinar 0.570) | Dinar 0.234 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,559 Lek (Dinar 5.718) | Dinar 9 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (Dinar 2.242) | Dinar 2.154 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (Dinar 3.690) | Dinar 7 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (Dinar 3.483) | Dinar 3.000 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (Dinar 1.441) | Dinar 2.285 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (Dinar 1.544) | Dinar 1.672 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (Dinar 0.687) | Dinar 1.351 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (Dinar 1.413) | Dinar 1.522 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 513 Lek (Dinar 1.882) | Dinar 2.230 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,572 Lek (Dinar 13) | Dinar 13 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,758 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (Dinar 13) | Dinar 26 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (Dinar 31) | Dinar 13 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (Dinar 2.937) | Dinar 6.000 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 186 Lek (Dinar 0.681) | Dinar 1.432 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 373 Lek (Dinar 1.369) | Dinar 3.000 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (Dinar 166) | Dinar 191 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (Dinar 0.073) | Dinar 0.193 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (Dinar 17) | Dinar 26 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (Dinar 1.171) | Dinar 2.156 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 332 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Bahrain
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