Cost of living in Albania compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (C$11) | C$23 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 705 Lek (C$8) | C$12 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (C$3.83) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (C$2.17) | C$3.10 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek (C$2.89) | C$4.83 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 Lek (C$1.70) | C$4.40 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (C$1.58) | C$4.64 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (C$1.06) | C$3.01 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 119 Lek (C$1.37) | C$3.85 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (C$17) | C$19 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Lek (C$2.08) | C$2.57 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 104 Lek (C$1.20) | C$2.56 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 83,792 Lek (C$969) | C$2,622 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (C$446) | C$2,103 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (C$117) | C$206 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek (C$569) | C$1,834 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (C$445) | C$1,443 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (C$111) | C$121 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (C$23) | C$68 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (C$640) | C$415 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (C$142) | C$184 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,210 Lek (C$14) | C$12 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (C$10) | C$27 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (C$62) | C$75 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,030 Lek (C$47) | C$55 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,022 Lek (C$116) | C$118 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (C$169) | C$152 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (C$19,241) | C$28,967 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek (C$2.56) | C$1.82 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (C$18) | C$109 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (C$8) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (C$12) | C$24 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (C$43) | C$99 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (C$11) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (C$4.51) | C$5.56 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 597 Lek (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 Lek (C$3.00) | C$3.45 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 302 Lek (C$3.49) | C$3.16 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 698 Lek (C$8) | C$29 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (C$36) | C$74 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,731 Lek (C$20) | C$30 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (C$38) | C$143 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (C$51) | C$114 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Lek (C$8) | C$14 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 Lek (C$2.82) | C$5.28 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (C$3.74) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (C$841) | C$877 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (C$0.29) | C$0.46 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,554 Lek (C$53) | C$67 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 348 Lek (C$4.02) | C$18 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,900 prices entered by 883 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Canada
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