Cost of living in Albania compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 804 Lek (CI$8) | CI$21 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (CI$9) | CI$10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (CI$3.57) | CI$8 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 162 Lek (CI$1.56) | CI$4.09 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (CI$3.34) | CI$6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (CI$1.98) | CI$4.39 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (CI$4.65) | CI$8 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (CI$1.73) | CI$6 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (CI$0.85) | CI$4.46 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (CI$1.13) | CI$4.84 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,465 Lek (CI$14) | CI$28 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (CI$1.83) | CI$4.06 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (CI$0.56) | CI$3.37 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 85% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (CI$524) | CI$4,003 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (CI$456) | CI$3,020 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (CI$68) | CI$522 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (CI$312) | CI$2,170 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (CI$243) | CI$1,517 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (CI$66) | CI$349 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (CI$13) | CI$148 | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (CI$281) | CI$415 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (CI$196) | CI$176 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (CI$5.79) | CI$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (CI$9) | CI$12 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (CI$38) | CI$45 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (CI$34) | CI$125 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (CI$145) | CI$70 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (CI$125) | CI$121 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 67% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (CI$5,304) | CI$35,000 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (CI$1.82) | CI$1.82 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (CI$17) | CI$83 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (CI$1.93) | CI$5.06 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (CI$6) | CI$8 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (CI$24) | CI$76 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (CI$2.41) | CI$5.00 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (CI$3.62) | CI$5.73 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (CI$3.99) | CI$6 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (CI$3.22) | CI$5.50 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (CI$3.69) | CI$3.04 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (CI$5.44) | CI$45 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Albania | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (CI$44) | CI$65 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (CI$14) | CI$29 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$40 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (CI$78) | CI$125 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (CI$14) | CI$8 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (CI$1.93) | CI$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (CI$3.02) | CI$6.00 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (CI$723) | CI$1,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (CI$40) | CI$264 | - 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (CI$3.45) | CI$9 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 196 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 68% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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