Cost of living in Albania compared to Bermuda
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| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 74% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (BD$7) | BD$24 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (BD$4.06) | BD$13 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (BD$2.41) | BD$9 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (BD$1.20) | BD$2.69 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (BD$1.80) | BD$8 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (BD$0.94) | BD$10 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (BD$3.44) | BD$8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (BD$0.89) | BD$10 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (BD$0.59) | BD$3.55 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (BD$1.53) | BD$5.03 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (BD$15) | BD$19 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (BD$1.56) | BD$7 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (BD$1.53) | BD$7 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 81% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (BD$244) | BD$4,643 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (BD$275) | BD$3,584 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (BD$265) | BD$179 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (BD$366) | BD$2,542 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (BD$195) | BD$1,775 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (BD$252) | BD$50 | + 403% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (BD$12) | BD$100 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (BD$150) | BD$400 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (BD$147) | BD$500 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (BD$5.98) | BD$31 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (BD$2.93) | BD$30 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 61% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (BD$24) | BD$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (BD$26) | BD$83 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (BD$67) | BD$123 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (BD$117) | BD$141 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | BD$37,231 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (BD$1.47) | BD$2.15 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (BD$16) | BD$72 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 57% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (BD$5.97) | BD$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (BD$10) | BD$50 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (BD$29) | BD$88 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (BD$11) | BD$14 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (BD$3.94) | BD$3.48 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (BD$4.23) | BD$14 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (BD$2.15) | BD$4.20 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (BD$3.96) | BD$6.00 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (BD$4.47) | BD$25 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 46% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (BD$41) | BD$71 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (BD$16) | BD$24 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (BD$34) | BD$100 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (BD$82) | BD$121 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (BD$7) | BD$13 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (BD$1.73) | BD$5.50 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (BD$7) | BD$9 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (BD$442) | BD$418 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (BD$0.20) | BD$0.24 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (BD$39) | BD$147 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (BD$3.11) | BD$15 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 293 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 69% cheaper than in Bermuda
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