Cost of living in Albania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (56元) | 56元 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (38元) | 41元 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (27元) | 14元 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (11元) | 17元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (18元) | 20元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (10元) | 10元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (39元) | 57元 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (10元) | 16元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (9元) | 7元 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (7元) | 6.00元 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (102元) | 129元 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (11元) | 11元 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (6元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (5,995元) | 13,117元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (2,878元) | 7,964元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (1,038元) | 401元 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (4,280元) | 8,919元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (3,071元) | 4,753元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (1,589元) | 242元 | + 558% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (113元) | 117元 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (3,082元) | 1,521元 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (1,874元) | 661元 | + 184% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (87元) | 56元 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (34元) | 55元 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (277元) | 491元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (245元) | 261元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (522元) | 634元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (653元) | 662元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (62,114元) | 150,872元 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (14元) | 9元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (97元) | 197元 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (75元) | 29元 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (62元) | 23元 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (194元) | 371元 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (59元) | 37元 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (23元) | 23元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (33元) | 33元 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (16元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (19元) | 13元 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (46元) | 63元 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Albania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (187元) | 267元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (111元) | 114元 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,234元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (284元) | 473元 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (75元) | 81元 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (15元) | 35元 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (23元) | 31元 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (4,686元) | 3,289元 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (1.56元) | 0.24元 | + 543% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (229元) | 449元 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (21元) | 29元 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,285 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 21% cheaper than in China
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