Cost of living in Albania compared to Cambodia
Currency:
Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
Albania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (34,289 Riels) | 25,280 Riels | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (23,028 Riels) | 25,459 Riels | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (16,819 Riels) | 13,441 Riels | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (6,757 Riels) | 7,546 Riels | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (11,131 Riels) | 6,758 Riels | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (6,214 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (23,676 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (6,369 Riels) | 12,860 Riels | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (5,285 Riels) | 5,049 Riels | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (4,239 Riels) | 3,950 Riels | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (62,132 Riels) | 43,370 Riels | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (6,698 Riels) | 7,000 Riels | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (3,874 Riels) | 3,463 Riels | + 12% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
Albania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,360 Lek (3,072,840 Riels) | 4,806,670 Riels | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (1,761,290 Riels) | 2,871,620 Riels | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (635,449 Riels) | 418,746 Riels | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (2,619,150 Riels) | 2,818,270 Riels | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (1,879,669 Riels) | 1,421,030 Riels | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (972,408 Riels) | 235,955 Riels | + 312% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (69,237 Riels) | 70,232 Riels | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (1,885,921 Riels) | 1,127,500 Riels | + 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (1,147,158 Riels) | 550,000 Riels | + 109% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (53,065 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 431% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (20,825 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 108% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 71% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
Albania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (169,599 Riels) | 250,000 Riels | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (149,869 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 649% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (319,442 Riels) | 600,000 Riels | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (399,609 Riels) | 90,000 Riels | + 344% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
Albania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (38,013,236 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (8,579 Riels) | 4,650 Riels | + 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (59,432 Riels) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 49% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
Albania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (45,886 Riels) | 11,494 Riels | + 299% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (38,239 Riels) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (118,830 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (36,307 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 298% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (13,992 Riels) | 16,203 Riels | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (20,430 Riels) | 11,996 Riels | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (10,004 Riels) | 6,589 Riels | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (11,917 Riels) | 8,082 Riels | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (27,875 Riels) | 20,623 Riels | + 35% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 24% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
Albania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (114,716 Riels) | 60,080 Riels | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (67,648 Riels) | 29,682 Riels | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 60,000 Riels | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (173,887 Riels) | 146,147 Riels | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (45,829 Riels) | 16,666 Riels | + 175% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (9,145 Riels) | 8,664 Riels | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (13,957 Riels) | 8,938 Riels | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (2,867,896 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (956 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 363% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (139,987 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (13,125 Riels) | 50,000 Riels | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
38.239
KHR
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Cambodia
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