Cost of living in Albania compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (Dinar 3.158) | Dinar 9 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 705 Lek (Dinar 2.245) | Dinar 2.500 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (Dinar 1.056) | Dinar 2.050 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (Dinar 0.599) | Dinar 0.792 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek (Dinar 0.797) | Dinar 2.580 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 Lek (Dinar 0.468) | Dinar 0.995 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (Dinar 2.259) | Dinar 2.140 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (Dinar 0.436) | Dinar 1.295 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (Dinar 0.293) | Dinar 0.400 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 119 Lek (Dinar 0.377) | Dinar 3.026 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (Dinar 4.576) | Dinar 8 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Lek (Dinar 0.574) | Dinar 0.800 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 104 Lek (Dinar 0.330) | Dinar 0.200 | + 65% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 83,792 Lek (Dinar 267) | Dinar 363 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (Dinar 123) | Dinar 332 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (Dinar 32) | Dinar 40 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek (Dinar 157) | Dinar 383 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (Dinar 122) | Dinar 224 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (Dinar 31) | Dinar 70 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 30 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (Dinar 176) | Dinar 119 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (Dinar 39) | Dinar 22 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,210 Lek (Dinar 3.853) | Dinar 1.902 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (Dinar 2.635) | Dinar 4.457 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,030 Lek (Dinar 13) | Dinar 18 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,022 Lek (Dinar 32) | Dinar 55 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (Dinar 46) | Dinar 33 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (Dinar 5,299) | Dinar 10,500 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek (Dinar 0.705) | Dinar 0.300 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (Dinar 5.094) | Dinar 10 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (Dinar 2.230) | Dinar 2.154 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (Dinar 3.190) | Dinar 7 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 15 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Dinar 3.023) | Dinar 3.000 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (Dinar 1.244) | Dinar 2.285 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 597 Lek (Dinar 1.899) | Dinar 1.672 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 Lek (Dinar 0.827) | Dinar 1.351 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 302 Lek (Dinar 0.963) | Dinar 1.522 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 698 Lek (Dinar 2.222) | Dinar 1.745 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Albania | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 13 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,731 Lek (Dinar 5.511) | Dinar 6.000 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 26 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (Dinar 14) | Dinar 13 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Lek (Dinar 2.134) | Dinar 6.000 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 Lek (Dinar 0.777) | Dinar 2.500 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (Dinar 1.030) | Dinar 3.000 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (Dinar 232) | Dinar 191 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Dinar 0.080) | Dinar 0.193 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,554 Lek (Dinar 14) | Dinar 16 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 348 Lek (Dinar 1.107) | Dinar 1.353 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 295 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Bahrain
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