Cost of living in Albania compared to Chile
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (CH$8,279) | CH$12,852 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 705 Lek (CH$5,884) | CH$6,333 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350 Lek (CH$2,921) | CH$2,728 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (CH$1,570) | CH$979 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 319 Lek (CH$2,658) | CH$2,566 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 Lek (CH$1,228) | CH$1,373 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (CH$5,920) | CH$5,001 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 197 Lek (CH$1,644) | CH$1,431 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 154 Lek (CH$1,286) | CH$1,018 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 119 Lek (CH$989) | CH$1,053 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (CH$11,996) | CH$6,663 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Lek (CH$1,504) | CH$1,867 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 96 Lek (CH$799) | CH$615 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 94,285 Lek (CH$786,870) | CH$832,659 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (CH$322,024) | CH$519,829 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (CH$84,747) | CH$66,544 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,857 Lek (CH$491,202) | CH$535,995 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (CH$321,040) | CH$350,613 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (CH$80,120) | CH$48,233 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (CH$16,750) | CH$17,267 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (CH$461,862) | CH$251,908 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (CH$102,565) | CH$73,968 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,210 Lek (CH$10,100) | CH$8,370 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (CH$6,907) | CH$6,649 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 29% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (CH$44,642) | CH$43,201 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,030 Lek (CH$33,633) | CH$26,778 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,022 Lek (CH$83,637) | CH$60,263 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (CH$121,665) | CH$70,417 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (CH$13,890,785) | CH$14,095,900 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 227 Lek (CH$1,896) | CH$1,183 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (CH$13,353) | CH$41,199 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (CH$5,845) | CH$3,961 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (CH$8,362) | CH$7,274 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (CH$30,973) | CH$39,206 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (CH$7,924) | CH$4,025 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (CH$3,260) | CH$3,809 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 597 Lek (CH$4,979) | CH$3,951 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 Lek (CH$2,168) | CH$1,983 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 302 Lek (CH$2,523) | CH$2,105 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 743 Lek (CH$6,203) | CH$13,616 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Albania | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (CH$25,926) | CH$25,278 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,731 Lek (CH$14,445) | CH$10,009 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (CH$27,114) | CH$21,308 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (CH$36,937) | CH$43,734 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Lek (CH$5,593) | CH$7,498 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 Lek (CH$2,037) | CH$3,649 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (CH$2,700) | CH$2,972 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (CH$607,488) | CH$512,759 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (CH$209) | CH$149 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,554 Lek (CH$38,006) | CH$42,884 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 Lek (CH$2,895) | CH$4,388 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,270 prices entered by 666 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Chile
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