Cost of living in Albania compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (C$5.27) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (C$4.13) | C$7 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (C$1.65) | C$2.47 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 179 Lek (C$2.27) | C$3.86 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (C$1.49) | C$4.18 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (C$5.02) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (C$1.66) | C$3.91 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (C$0.95) | C$2.57 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (C$1.46) | C$3.14 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (C$12) | C$17 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (C$2.23) | C$2.31 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (C$1.03) | C$2.25 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 69% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (C$609) | C$2,264 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (C$415) | C$1,800 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (C$100) | C$170 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,132 Lek (C$509) | C$1,730 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (C$354) | C$1,272 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (C$62) | C$113 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,334 Lek (C$17) | C$54 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (C$551) | C$378 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (C$118) | C$162 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (C$3.80) | C$23 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 58% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (C$83) | C$70 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (C$93) | C$49 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (C$121) | C$111 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (C$200) | C$148 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (C$35,493) | C$25,544 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (C$2.28) | C$1.18 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (C$19) | C$119 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (C$17) | C$21 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (C$35) | C$80 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (C$11) | C$8 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (C$9) | C$5.12 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (C$5.76) | C$5.40 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (C$2.37) | C$3.01 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (C$4.90) | C$2.46 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (C$5.54) | C$26 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (C$42) | C$54 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (C$18) | C$30 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (C$43) | C$161 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (C$63) | C$95 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (C$10) | C$12 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (C$2.04) | C$4.94 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (C$5.10) | C$7 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (C$317) | C$554 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (C$55) | C$57 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 321 Lek (C$4.07) | C$14 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Canada
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