Cost of living in Albania compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Albania | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (17 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (11 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 399 Lek (8 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 181 Lek (3.43 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 Lek (5.83 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 Lek (3.58 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (12 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (3.15 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (2.62 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (2.10 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (31 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (3.32 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (1.92 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Albania | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (1,817 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (872 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (315 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (1,297 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (931 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (482 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (113 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (934 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (568 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (26 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (10 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 67% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Albania | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (84 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (74 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (158 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (198 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Albania | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (18,831 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (4.36 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Lek (30 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Albania | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (23 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (19 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (59 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (18 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (7 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (10 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (4.96 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (5.90 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (14 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Albania | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (57 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (34 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 110 Bds$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (86 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (22 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (4.53 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (7 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (1,421 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (0.47 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (69 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (6 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 314 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Barbados
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