Cost of living in Albania compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Albania is 70% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (CI$7) | CI$24 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (CI$5.14) | CI$12 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (CI$3.29) | CI$6 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (CI$1.46) | CI$3.21 | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (CI$2.53) | CI$8 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (CI$1.58) | CI$8 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (CI$3.55) | CI$8 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (CI$1.34) | CI$7 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek (CI$0.84) | CI$5.10 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (CI$0.82) | CI$4.29 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek (CI$11) | CI$30 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (CI$1.45) | CI$5.43 | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (CI$0.60) | CI$3.34 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Albania is 71% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek (CI$643) | CI$3,452 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (CI$376) | CI$2,489 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (CI$136) | CI$382 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek (CI$496) | CI$1,958 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (CI$401) | CI$1,536 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek (CI$141) | CI$162 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek (CI$37) | CI$80 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (CI$402) | CI$429 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (CI$245) | CI$358 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (CI$11) | CI$14 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (CI$4.44) | CI$16 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (CI$36) | CI$70 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (CI$32) | CI$70 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (CI$68) | CI$141 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (CI$85) | CI$100 | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (CI$8,112) | CI$8,000 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 Lek (CI$2.02) | CI$1.35 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (CI$13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 53% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (CI$10) | CI$9 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (CI$8) | CI$8 | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (CI$25) | CI$127 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (CI$8) | CI$5.00 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (CI$2.99) | CI$6 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (CI$4.36) | CI$6 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (CI$2.13) | CI$5.00 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (CI$2.54) | CI$4.69 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (CI$5.95) | CI$40 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (CI$24) | CI$84 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (CI$14) | CI$24 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$45 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (CI$37) | CI$130 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (CI$9) | CI$15 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (CI$1.95) | CI$7 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek (CI$3.07) | CI$6 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (CI$612) | CI$600 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (CI$0.20) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (CI$30) | CI$58 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 339 Lek (CI$2.76) | CI$11 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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