Cost of living in Albania compared to Bolivia
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Albania is 29% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 825 Lek ($b60) | $b56 | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 651 Lek ($b47) | $b46 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 459 Lek ($b33) | $b14 | + 138% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek ($b14) | $b7 | + 99% | |
12 eggs, large | 345 Lek ($b25) | $b12 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 151 Lek ($b11) | $b7 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 570 Lek ($b41) | $b20 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 129 Lek ($b9) | $b12 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek ($b7) | $b8 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97 Lek ($b7) | $b12 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,054 Lek ($b77) | $b55 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 185 Lek ($b13) | $b11 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 70 Lek ($b5.07) | $b4.23 | + 20% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Albania is 151% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 91,804 Lek ($b6,675) | $b3,517 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 44,173 Lek ($b3,212) | $b2,174 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek ($b982) | $b325 | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek ($b4,021) | $b2,322 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek ($b12,655) | $b1,426 | + 788% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,498 Lek ($b836) | $b283 | + 196% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek ($b408) | $b159 | + 156% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek ($b2,121) | $b2,432 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,880 Lek ($b1,591) | $b1,210 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek ($b94) | $b45 | + 110% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek ($b70) | $b35 | + 97% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek ($b285) | $b441 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek ($b259) | $b262 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek ($b630) | $b619 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek ($b942) | $b529 | + 78% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek ($b72,276) | $b112,693 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek ($b14) | $b3.83 | + 257% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek ($b113) | $b177 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek ($b15) | $b58 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 500 Lek ($b36) | $b57 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek ($b182) | $b206 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek ($b18) | $b39 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek ($b27) | $b25 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Lek ($b22) | $b28 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 300 Lek ($b22) | $b9 | + 153% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 Lek ($b18) | $b12 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek ($b36) | $b75 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Albania | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek ($b145) | $b98 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek ($b116) | $b88 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $b190 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek ($b218) | $b190 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 926 Lek ($b67) | $b36 | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek ($b15) | $b22 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 308 Lek ($b22) | $b21 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek ($b5,453) | $b4,200 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $b1.06 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,000 Lek ($b218) | $b363 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 345 Lek ($b25) | $b20 | + 24% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,010 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 36% more expensive than in Bolivia
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