Cost of living in Albania compared to Bolivia
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek ($b59) | $b53 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek ($b56) | $b37 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek ($b25) | $b14 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek ($b12) | $b7 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek ($b24) | $b13 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek ($b12) | $b8 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek ($b40) | $b20 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek ($b9) | $b14 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek ($b7) | $b8 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek ($b7) | $b10 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek ($b82) | $b52 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek ($b14) | $b12 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek ($b4.82) | $b4.22 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek ($b4,292) | $b3,340 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek ($b3,016) | $b2,373 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek ($b974) | $b349 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek ($b3,375) | $b2,104 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek ($b1,710) | $b1,561 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek ($b645) | $b292 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek ($b108) | $b146 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek ($b2,105) | $b2,618 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek ($b1,464) | $b1,080 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek ($b94) | $b65 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek ($b69) | $b30 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek ($b283) | $b426 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek ($b257) | $b233 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek ($b625) | $b658 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek ($b935) | $b603 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek ($b39,682) | $b130,679 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek ($b14) | $b3.81 | + 256% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek ($b112) | $b157 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek ($b14) | $b41 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek ($b48) | $b74 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek ($b180) | $b224 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek ($b18) | $b31 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek ($b27) | $b27 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek ($b30) | $b31 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek ($b24) | $b11 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek ($b28) | $b22 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek ($b41) | $b76 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek ($b221) | $b77 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek ($b115) | $b89 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $b152 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek ($b331) | $b165 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek ($b58) | $b48 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek ($b14) | $b26 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek ($b23) | $b20 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek ($b5,411) | $b4,257 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $b1.40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek ($b261) | $b354 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek ($b24) | $b19 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 880 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia
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