Cost of living in Albania compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Albania | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (RD$ 533) | RD$ 924 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (RD$ 348) | RD$ 429 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (RD$ 269) | RD$ 190 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (RD$ 106) | RD$ 70 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (RD$ 170) | RD$ 115 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (RD$ 73) | RD$ 89 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (RD$ 262) | RD$ 255 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (RD$ 87) | RD$ 162 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (RD$ 60) | RD$ 88 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (RD$ 56) | RD$ 157 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (RD$ 719) | RD$ 711 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (RD$ 105) | RD$ 106 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (RD$ 52) | RD$ 48 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 71% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Albania | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (RD$ 50,349) | RD$ 55,789 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (RD$ 30,223) | RD$ 26,001 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (RD$ 12,710) | RD$ 4,146 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (RD$ 33,210) | RD$ 25,812 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (RD$ 127,212) | RD$ 13,922 | + 814% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (RD$ 11,495) | RD$ 2,106 | + 446% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (RD$ 2,591) | RD$ 1,469 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (RD$ 22,897) | RD$ 26,888 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (RD$ 17,173) | RD$ 7,267 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (RD$ 696) | RD$ 316 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (RD$ 606) | RD$ 1,272 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Albania | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (RD$ 2,163) | RD$ 2,834 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (RD$ 2,442) | RD$ 2,085 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (RD$ 5,117) | RD$ 5,169 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (RD$ 7,560) | RD$ 6,388 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Albania | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (RD$ 569,060) | RD$ 878,116 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (RD$ 119) | RD$ 100 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (RD$ 888) | RD$ 2,700 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Albania | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (RD$ 687) | RD$ 346 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (RD$ 572) | RD$ 626 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (RD$ 1,779) | RD$ 1,808 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (RD$ 544) | RD$ 469 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (RD$ 209) | RD$ 151 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (RD$ 306) | RD$ 255 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (RD$ 150) | RD$ 144 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (RD$ 178) | RD$ 162 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (RD$ 417) | RD$ 848 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Albania | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (RD$ 1,717) | RD$ 1,105 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (RD$ 1,013) | RD$ 647 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RD$ 1,827 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (RD$ 2,603) | RD$ 3,110 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (RD$ 757) | RD$ 504 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (RD$ 137) | RD$ 219 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (RD$ 227) | RD$ 189 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (RD$ 42,933) | RD$ 22,938 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (RD$ 14) | RD$ 9 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (RD$ 2,096) | RD$ 3,346 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (RD$ 187) | RD$ 284 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,090 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Dominican Republic
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