Cost of living in Albania compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (Dinar 2.585) | Dinar 2.834 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (Dinar 1.534) | Dinar 3.201 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (Dinar 0.909) | Dinar 1.448 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (Dinar 0.454) | Dinar 0.635 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (Dinar 0.681) | Dinar 1.129 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (Dinar 0.356) | Dinar 0.426 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (Dinar 1.299) | Dinar 3.214 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (Dinar 0.338) | Dinar 0.910 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Dinar 0.222) | Dinar 0.400 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (Dinar 0.578) | Dinar 2.060 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (Dinar 5.761) | Dinar 5.311 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (Dinar 0.589) | Dinar 1.000 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (Dinar 0.578) | Dinar 0.316 | + 83% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (Dinar 92) | Dinar 392 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (Dinar 104) | Dinar 332 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (Dinar 100) | Dinar 203 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (Dinar 138) | Dinar 383 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (Dinar 74) | Dinar 224 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (Dinar 95) | Dinar 70 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (Dinar 4.524) | Dinar 9 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (Dinar 57) | Dinar 119 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (Dinar 55) | Dinar 22 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (Dinar 2.261) | Dinar 1.902 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (Dinar 1.108) | Dinar 4.457 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 31% 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 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (Dinar 44) | Dinar 33 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 8,375 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (Dinar 0.554) | Dinar 0.234 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (Dinar 5.908) | Dinar 9 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (Dinar 2.257) | Dinar 2.154 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (Dinar 3.715) | Dinar 7 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (Dinar 4.024) | Dinar 3.000 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (Dinar 1.488) | Dinar 2.285 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (Dinar 1.598) | Dinar 1.672 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (Dinar 0.814) | Dinar 1.351 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (Dinar 1.496) | Dinar 1.522 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (Dinar 1.691) | Dinar 1.763 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (Dinar 15) | Dinar 13 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (Dinar 13) | Dinar 26 | - 50% | |
| 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 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (Dinar 2.682) | Dinar 6.000 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (Dinar 0.656) | Dinar 1.432 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (Dinar 2.477) | Dinar 3.000 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (Dinar 167) | Dinar 191 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (Dinar 0.074) | Dinar 0.193 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (Dinar 15) | Dinar 26 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (Dinar 1.174) | Dinar 2.317 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 270 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Bahrain
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