Cost of living in Albania compared to Colombia
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (COL$39,348) | COL$33,216 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (COL$25,683) | COL$26,349 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (COL$19,866) | COL$11,243 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (COL$7,851) | COL$4,471 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (COL$12,562) | COL$9,421 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (COL$5,393) | COL$4,681 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (COL$19,339) | COL$12,774 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (COL$6,391) | COL$8,638 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (COL$4,397) | COL$3,864 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (COL$4,126) | COL$3,665 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (COL$53,022) | COL$48,018 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (COL$7,776) | COL$6,375 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (COL$3,830) | COL$3,660 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 134% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (COL$3,713,508) | COL$3,223,150 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (COL$2,229,092) | COL$1,671,630 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (COL$937,406) | COL$293,430 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (COL$2,449,412) | COL$1,843,990 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (COL$9,382,585) | COL$1,011,260 | + 828% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (COL$847,798) | COL$216,454 | + 292% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (COL$191,132) | COL$68,682 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (COL$1,688,799) | COL$1,406,410 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (COL$1,266,599) | COL$552,212 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (COL$51,319) | COL$21,597 | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (COL$44,729) | COL$18,117 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (COL$159,537) | COL$191,103 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (COL$180,091) | COL$133,514 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (COL$377,393) | COL$338,768 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (COL$557,591) | COL$254,648 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (COL$41,971,121) | COL$73,030,200 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (COL$8,795) | COL$4,178 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (COL$65,522) | COL$142,572 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 49% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (COL$50,664) | COL$17,111 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (COL$42,220) | COL$24,322 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (COL$131,203) | COL$103,560 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (COL$40,088) | COL$20,630 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (COL$15,448) | COL$14,202 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (COL$22,557) | COL$17,714 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (COL$11,045) | COL$7,659 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (COL$13,158) | COL$5,871 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (COL$30,777) | COL$30,481 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 90% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Albania | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (COL$126,660) | COL$45,066 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (COL$74,691) | COL$29,100 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$124,642 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (COL$191,992) | COL$114,686 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (COL$55,810) | COL$31,820 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (COL$10,098) | COL$9,943 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (COL$16,768) | COL$4,993 | + 236% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (COL$3,166,497) | COL$2,623,380 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (COL$1,055) | COL$200 | + 428% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (COL$154,562) | COL$129,866 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (COL$13,728) | COL$11,796 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,094 prices entered by 956 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 43% more expensive than in Colombia
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