Cost of living in Albania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (R$ 38) | R$ 28 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (R$ 23) | R$ 27 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 3.88 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (R$ 5.25) | R$ 5.58 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (R$ 4.98) | R$ 7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (R$ 3.26) | R$ 4.56 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 4.85 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (R$ 85) | R$ 38 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 3.38 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (R$ 1,359) | R$ 3,105 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (R$ 1,528) | R$ 1,827 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (R$ 1,473) | R$ 491 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (R$ 2,037) | R$ 2,079 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (R$ 1,087) | R$ 1,300 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (R$ 1,400) | R$ 370 | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (R$ 67) | R$ 79 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (R$ 834) | R$ 1,688 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (R$ 815) | R$ 468 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (R$ 136) | R$ 210 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (R$ 147) | R$ 194 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (R$ 373) | R$ 326 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (R$ 652) | R$ 247 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,168 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 4.49 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (R$ 87) | R$ 224 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (R$ 55) | R$ 41 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (R$ 163) | R$ 219 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (R$ 59) | R$ 15 | + 299% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (R$ 12) | R$ 5.95 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (R$ 22) | R$ 4.10 | + 437% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (R$ 25) | R$ 43 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (R$ 227) | R$ 94 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (R$ 91) | R$ 53 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (R$ 188) | R$ 224 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (R$ 456) | R$ 184 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (R$ 39) | R$ 25 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 271% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (R$ 2,458) | R$ 3,562 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (R$ 1.09) | R$ 1.27 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (R$ 219) | R$ 117 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,959 prices entered by 1,606 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Brazil
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