Cost of living in Albania compared to Chile
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 804 Lek (CH$8,768) | CH$14,798 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (CH$9,831) | CH$6,666 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (CH$4,035) | CH$2,733 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 162 Lek (CH$1,764) | CH$1,146 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (CH$3,778) | CH$3,745 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (CH$2,235) | CH$1,470 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (CH$5,258) | CH$5,818 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (CH$1,957) | CH$1,729 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (CH$960) | CH$1,487 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (CH$1,276) | CH$1,271 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,465 Lek (CH$15,985) | CH$6,391 | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (CH$2,075) | CH$2,113 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (CH$631) | CH$638 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (CH$593,100) | CH$1,127,230 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (CH$516,083) | CH$658,074 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (CH$76,361) | CH$89,707 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (CH$353,237) | CH$576,207 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (CH$275,242) | CH$392,482 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (CH$74,105) | CH$54,665 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (CH$14,370) | CH$15,300 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (CH$318,240) | CH$241,293 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (CH$221,370) | CH$80,915 | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (CH$6,545) | CH$9,464 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (CH$10,458) | CH$8,504 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (CH$42,733) | CH$49,091 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (CH$38,878) | CH$30,021 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (CH$163,630) | CH$70,688 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (CH$141,404) | CH$75,427 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (CH$5,999,757) | CH$16,969,300 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (CH$2,061) | CH$1,334 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (CH$18,741) | CH$38,611 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (CH$2,182) | CH$4,100 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (CH$7,301) | CH$9,754 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (CH$27,272) | CH$45,273 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (CH$2,727) | CH$5,808 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (CH$4,091) | CH$4,396 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (CH$4,509) | CH$4,784 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (CH$3,642) | CH$2,190 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (CH$4,171) | CH$2,518 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (CH$6,156) | CH$16,375 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (CH$49,332) | CH$34,805 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (CH$15,272) | CH$12,788 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$31,028 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (CH$88,241) | CH$55,093 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (CH$15,564) | CH$8,997 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (CH$2,182) | CH$3,893 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (CH$3,416) | CH$3,939 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (CH$818,149) | CH$549,935 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CH$108 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (CH$44,876) | CH$59,321 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (CH$3,906) | CH$4,836 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,066 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Chile
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