Cost of living in Albania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (R$ 45) | R$ 28 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 3.48 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 179 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (R$ 6) | R$ 5.40 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (R$ 3.85) | R$ 4.24 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (R$ 5.92) | R$ 4.76 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (R$ 49) | R$ 37 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (R$ 4.20) | R$ 3.40 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (R$ 2,473) | R$ 3,291 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (R$ 1,688) | R$ 1,853 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (R$ 408) | R$ 473 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,132 Lek (R$ 2,067) | R$ 1,987 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (R$ 1,437) | R$ 1,301 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (R$ 251) | R$ 335 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,334 Lek (R$ 69) | R$ 78 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (R$ 2,237) | R$ 1,540 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (R$ 481) | R$ 442 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (R$ 29) | R$ 24 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (R$ 338) | R$ 216 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (R$ 378) | R$ 189 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (R$ 492) | R$ 316 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (R$ 813) | R$ 242 | + 236% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (R$ 144,206) | R$ 87,563 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (R$ 9) | R$ 4.32 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (R$ 77) | R$ 213 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (R$ 37) | R$ 17 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (R$ 69) | R$ 42 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (R$ 141) | R$ 232 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (R$ 44) | R$ 15 | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 224% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (R$ 10) | R$ 5.70 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (R$ 20) | R$ 3.82 | + 421% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (R$ 23) | R$ 39 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (R$ 172) | R$ 97 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (R$ 73) | R$ 52 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (R$ 174) | R$ 236 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (R$ 257) | R$ 182 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (R$ 42) | R$ 26 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (R$ 1,288) | R$ 3,266 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (R$ 222) | R$ 119 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 321 Lek (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Brazil
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