Cost of living in Albania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (Taka 1,055) | Taka 271 | + 290% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (Taka 990) | Taka 553 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (Taka 453) | Taka 211 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (Taka 209) | Taka 92 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (Taka 420) | Taka 154 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (Taka 208) | Taka 88 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (Taka 710) | Taka 475 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (Taka 169) | Taka 301 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (Taka 118) | Taka 59 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (Taka 119) | Taka 427 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (Taka 1,454) | Taka 1,479 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (Taka 244) | Taka 137 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (Taka 86) | Taka 77 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (Taka 76,463) | Taka 38,619 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (Taka 53,731) | Taka 21,828 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Taka 17,359) | Taka 5,017 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (Taka 60,134) | Taka 25,126 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (Taka 30,464) | Taka 15,134 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (Taka 11,494) | Taka 10,000 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (Taka 1,928) | Taka 1,412 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Taka 37,502) | Taka 44,973 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (Taka 26,087) | Taka 9,570 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Taka 1,666) | Taka 533 | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Taka 1,232) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Taka 5,036) | Taka 2,114 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Taka 4,581) | Taka 2,450 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Taka 11,144) | Taka 4,870 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Taka 16,663) | Taka 4,397 | + 279% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (Taka 707,023) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (Taka 242) | Taka 118 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Taka 1,994) | Taka 2,408 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Taka 257) | Taka 836 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (Taka 860) | Taka 682 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Taka 3,214) | Taka 1,500 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Taka 321) | Taka 360 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Taka 482) | Taka 411 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (Taka 531) | Taka 625 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (Taka 429) | Taka 102 | + 322% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (Taka 491) | Taka 129 | + 280% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (Taka 725) | Taka 380 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Albania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (Taka 3,932) | Taka 1,745 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (Taka 2,057) | Taka 1,011 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (Taka 5,898) | Taka 3,597 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (Taka 1,027) | Taka 1,519 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Taka 257) | Taka 253 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (Taka 403) | Taka 515 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Taka 96,412) | Taka 35,756 | + 170% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (Taka 4,650) | Taka 2,365 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (Taka 419) | Taka 328 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 517 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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