Cost of living in Albania compared to Canada
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (C$14) | C$25 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (C$15) | C$15 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (C$2.53) | C$2.94 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (C$5.65) | C$5.60 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (C$3.34) | C$5.86 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (C$8) | C$12 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (C$2.93) | C$5.37 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (C$1.44) | C$3.89 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (C$1.91) | C$3.92 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (C$21) | C$23 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (C$3.09) | C$3.42 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (C$0.94) | C$3.26 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 68% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (C$887) | C$3,220 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (C$772) | C$2,670 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (C$114) | C$250 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (C$529) | C$2,285 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (C$412) | C$1,899 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (C$111) | C$122 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (C$22) | C$72 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (C$476) | C$363 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (C$331) | C$206 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (C$10) | C$18 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (C$16) | C$31 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (C$64) | C$84 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (C$58) | C$61 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (C$245) | C$136 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (C$212) | C$170 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (C$8,977) | C$33,165 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (C$3.08) | C$1.61 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (C$28) | C$110 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (C$3.26) | C$12 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (C$11) | C$24 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (C$41) | C$151 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (C$4.08) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (C$7) | C$7 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (C$5.45) | C$4.08 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (C$6) | C$3.20 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (C$9) | C$36 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Albania | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (C$74) | C$70 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (C$23) | C$34 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$190 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (C$132) | C$127 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (C$23) | C$16 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (C$3.26) | C$5.87 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (C$5.11) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (C$1,224) | C$713 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.45 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (C$67) | C$60 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (C$5.69) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,021 prices entered by 426 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Canada
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