Cost of living in Albania compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (CH$4,850) | CH$8,659 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (CH$2,878) | CH$4,700 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (CH$1,706) | CH$1,773 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (CH$853) | CH$834 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (CH$1,277) | CH$2,185 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (CH$669) | CH$1,131 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (CH$2,437) | CH$3,843 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (CH$635) | CH$1,238 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (CH$416) | CH$734 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (CH$1,085) | CH$843 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (CH$10,809) | CH$4,698 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (CH$1,105) | CH$1,531 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (CH$1,084) | CH$437 | + 148% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (CH$173,217) | CH$720,166 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (CH$194,814) | CH$456,678 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (CH$187,747) | CH$58,028 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (CH$259,664) | CH$445,048 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (CH$138,574) | CH$302,524 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (CH$178,470) | CH$43,091 | + 314% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (CH$8,488) | CH$16,474 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (CH$106,288) | CH$226,996 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (CH$103,930) | CH$62,347 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (CH$4,242) | CH$7,261 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (CH$2,079) | CH$4,521 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (CH$17,322) | CH$37,272 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (CH$18,707) | CH$20,587 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (CH$47,562) | CH$45,954 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (CH$83,144) | CH$54,721 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CH$13,396,700 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (CH$1,040) | CH$808 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (CH$11,086) | CH$38,985 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (CH$4,235) | CH$3,093 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (CH$6,971) | CH$6,976 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (CH$20,786) | CH$31,813 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (CH$7,551) | CH$4,189 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (CH$2,793) | CH$2,878 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (CH$2,998) | CH$2,903 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (CH$1,528) | CH$1,620 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (CH$2,807) | CH$1,512 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (CH$3,173) | CH$10,476 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (CH$28,917) | CH$19,450 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (CH$11,551) | CH$8,852 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (CH$23,899) | CH$29,929 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (CH$58,168) | CH$29,208 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (CH$5,033) | CH$5,618 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (CH$1,230) | CH$2,843 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (CH$4,647) | CH$2,323 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (CH$313,226) | CH$385,711 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (CH$139) | CH$105 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (CH$27,930) | CH$39,919 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (CH$2,203) | CH$4,022 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,299 prices entered by 562 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Chile
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