Cost of living in Albania compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (17KM) | 17KM | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 705 Lek (12KM) | 8KM | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350 Lek (5.88KM) | 5.26KM | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (3.16KM) | 1.96KM | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 319 Lek (5.35KM) | 3.67KM | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 Lek (2.47KM) | 3.32KM | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (12KM) | 14KM | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 197 Lek (3.31KM) | 2.02KM | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 154 Lek (2.59KM) | 1.81KM | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 119 Lek (1.99KM) | 1.23KM | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (24KM) | 27KM | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Lek (3.03KM) | 2.45KM | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 96 Lek (1.61KM) | 1.12KM | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 94,285 Lek (1,584KM) | 1,508KM | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (648KM) | 852KM | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (171KM) | 335KM | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,857 Lek (989KM) | 627KM | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (646KM) | 450KM | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (161KM) | 100KM | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (34KM) | 32KM | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (930KM) | 610KM | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (206KM) | 248KM | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,210 Lek (20KM) | 32KM | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (14KM) | 10KM | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (90KM) | 77KM | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,030 Lek (68KM) | 93KM | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,022 Lek (168KM) | 140KM | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (245KM) | 80KM | + 206% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (27,960KM) | 37,000KM | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 227 Lek (3.82KM) | 3.26KM | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (27KM) | 47KM | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 14% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (12KM) | 9KM | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (17KM) | 30KM | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (62KM) | 50KM | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (16KM) | 14KM | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (7KM) | 7KM | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 597 Lek (10KM) | 3.87KM | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 Lek (4.36KM) | 1.39KM | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 302 Lek (5.08KM) | 2.35KM | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 743 Lek (12KM) | 15KM | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (52KM) | 23KM | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,731 Lek (29KM) | 15KM | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (55KM) | 31KM | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (74KM) | 64KM | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Lek (11KM) | 15KM | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 Lek (4.10KM) | 3.90KM | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (5.44KM) | 5.99KM | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (1,223KM) | 924KM | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (0.42KM) | 0.80KM | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,554 Lek (77KM) | 56KM | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (5.76KM) | 6KM | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 353 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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