Cost of living in Albania compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Albania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (34,630 Riels) | 16,917 Riels | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (33,763 Riels) | 24,861 Riels | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 369 Lek (15,559 Riels) | 8,534 Riels | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 150 Lek (6,312 Riels) | 8,278 Riels | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (13,775 Riels) | 7,506 Riels | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (6,840 Riels) | 9,000 Riels | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 412 Lek (17,387 Riels) | 26,056 Riels | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (5,546 Riels) | 14,453 Riels | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90 Lek (3,812 Riels) | 8,488 Riels | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (4,003 Riels) | 4,258 Riels | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (47,740 Riels) | 50,478 Riels | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (8,018 Riels) | 7,158 Riels | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 Lek (2,278 Riels) | 4,677 Riels | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Albania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (2,304,211 Riels) | 2,289,900 Riels | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (1,764,014 Riels) | 1,009,500 Riels | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (569,916 Riels) | 380,918 Riels | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (1,266,115 Riels) | 1,579,880 Riels | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (1,000,167 Riels) | 1,077,040 Riels | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (377,361 Riels) | 247,252 Riels | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (55,315 Riels) | 58,935 Riels | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (1,231,221 Riels) | 1,410,990 Riels | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (856,446 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (54,707 Riels) | 27,320 Riels | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (40,459 Riels) | 17,912 Riels | + 126% | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 125% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Albania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (165,326 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (150,413 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 276% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (365,877 Riels) | 380,000 Riels | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (547,071 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 260% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Albania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (23,212,104 Riels) | 40,000,000 Riels | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (7,949 Riels) | 5,086 Riels | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (65,449 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Albania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (8,441 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (28,248 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (105,510 Riels) | 400,000 Riels | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (10,551 Riels) | 34,932 Riels | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (15,826 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (17,446 Riels) | 18,000 Riels | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (14,090 Riels) | 5,905 Riels | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (16,136 Riels) | 9,000 Riels | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (23,817 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Albania | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (129,085 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (67,526 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 69% | |
| 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 | 4,588 Lek (193,628 Riels) | 150,000 Riels | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (33,732 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 181% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (8,441 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (13,217 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 120% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (3,165,287 Riels) | 2,150,710 Riels | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 207 Riels | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (152,649 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (14,738 Riels) | 7,483 Riels | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 171 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Cambodia
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