Cost of living in Albania compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 972 Lek (R$ 43) | R$ 32 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 751 Lek (R$ 33) | R$ 32 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 154 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 5.19 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 Lek (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (R$ 4.25) | R$ 5.17 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (R$ 4.81) | R$ 5.94 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (R$ 64) | R$ 43 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 172 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 94 Lek (R$ 4.17) | R$ 3.88 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,080 Lek (R$ 2,937) | R$ 3,169 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (R$ 1,715) | R$ 2,335 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (R$ 451) | R$ 561 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek (R$ 2,188) | R$ 2,445 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (R$ 1,710) | R$ 1,587 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (R$ 427) | R$ 412 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (R$ 89) | R$ 83 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (R$ 2,460) | R$ 2,022 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (R$ 546) | R$ 619 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (R$ 35) | R$ 27 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (R$ 37) | R$ 18 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (R$ 238) | R$ 233 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,143 Lek (R$ 184) | R$ 226 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,259 Lek (R$ 456) | R$ 359 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (R$ 648) | R$ 257 | + 152% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (R$ 73,984) | R$ 102,749 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 215 Lek (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (R$ 71) | R$ 231 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (R$ 45) | R$ 46 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (R$ 165) | R$ 249 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 602 Lek (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 331 Lek (R$ 15) | R$ 4.86 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 698 Lek (R$ 31) | R$ 49 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (R$ 138) | R$ 97 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,652 Lek (R$ 73) | R$ 55 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (R$ 144) | R$ 204 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (R$ 197) | R$ 196 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (R$ 28) | R$ 29 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 224 Lek (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Lek (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (R$ 3,236) | R$ 3,846 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (R$ 1.11) | R$ 1.12 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,567 Lek (R$ 203) | R$ 120 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 355 Lek (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,335 prices entered by 1,974 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Brazil
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