Cost of living in Albania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 889 Lek (53元) | 45元 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 835 Lek (50元) | 36元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (20元) | 16元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Lek (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 221 Lek (13元) | 16元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Lek (4.70元) | 9元 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 696 Lek (42元) | 49元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Lek (5.91元) | 13元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 Lek (4.52元) | 5.68元 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 153 Lek (9元) | 6元 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,133 Lek (68元) | 113元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Lek (9元) | 8元 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (5.10元) | 13元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,951 Lek (3,342元) | 12,793元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,144 Lek (2,099元) | 7,580元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,853 Lek (648元) | 330元 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,951 Lek (2,446元) | 6,692元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,888 Lek (1,845元) | 4,369元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,558 Lek (929元) | 431元 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,809 Lek (108元) | 101元 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,755 Lek (2,853元) | 1,837元 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (734元) | 521元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 799 Lek (48元) | 29元 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 738 Lek (44元) | 47元 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,137 Lek (307元) | 527元 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,162 Lek (249元) | 262元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,532 Lek (629元) | 655元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,114 Lek (1,142元) | 794元 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,962,620 Lek (117,233元) | 142,424元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175 Lek (10元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,581 Lek (94元) | 182元 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 325 Lek (19元) | 29元 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (60元) | 34元 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,367 Lek (201元) | 639元 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (57元) | 21元 | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (24元) | 26元 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 490 Lek (29元) | 29元 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 154 Lek (9元) | 11元 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 Lek (21元) | 10元 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 488 Lek (29元) | 94元 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,949 Lek (176元) | 266元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,831 Lek (109元) | 105元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (194元) | 759元 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,104 Lek (305元) | 377元 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 712 Lek (43元) | 72元 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 186 Lek (11元) | 31元 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 187 Lek (11元) | 22元 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,000 Lek (4,181元) | 3,037元 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 Lek (1.36元) | 0.24元 | + 464% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,436 Lek (504元) | 418元 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (21元) | 30元 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 26% cheaper than in China
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