Cost of living in Albania compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (R$ 47) | R$ 36 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (R$ 30) | R$ 35 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 5.45 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (R$ 23) | R$ 25 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (R$ 5.20) | R$ 5.74 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (R$ 4.88) | R$ 5.87 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (R$ 63) | R$ 44 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (R$ 4.53) | R$ 4.96 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (R$ 4,391) | R$ 3,743 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (R$ 2,636) | R$ 2,491 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (R$ 1,108) | R$ 599 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (R$ 2,896) | R$ 2,698 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (R$ 11,095) | R$ 1,667 | + 566% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (R$ 1,003) | R$ 597 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (R$ 226) | R$ 90 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (R$ 1,997) | R$ 1,960 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (R$ 1,498) | R$ 648 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (R$ 61) | R$ 30 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (R$ 53) | R$ 21 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (R$ 189) | R$ 254 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (R$ 213) | R$ 255 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (R$ 446) | R$ 408 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (R$ 659) | R$ 315 | + 110% | |
| 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 | 994,106 Lek (R$ 49,631) | R$ 116,731 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (R$ 10) | R$ 5.50 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (R$ 77) | R$ 235 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (R$ 60) | R$ 21 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (R$ 50) | R$ 46 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (R$ 155) | R$ 259 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (R$ 47) | R$ 23 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (R$ 27) | R$ 19 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (R$ 16) | R$ 5.40 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (R$ 36) | R$ 55 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Albania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (R$ 150) | R$ 110 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (R$ 88) | R$ 64 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 238 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (R$ 227) | R$ 206 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (R$ 66) | R$ 29 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (R$ 3,744) | R$ 4,322 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (R$ 1.25) | R$ 1.26 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (R$ 183) | R$ 131 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,225 prices entered by 1,796 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Brazil
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