Cost of living in Albania compared to Dominican Republic
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Albania is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
Albania | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (RD$ 544) | RD$ 591 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (RD$ 510) | RD$ 429 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (RD$ 234) | RD$ 160 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (RD$ 108) | RD$ 75 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (RD$ 216) | RD$ 117 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (RD$ 107) | RD$ 101 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (RD$ 366) | RD$ 271 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (RD$ 87) | RD$ 184 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (RD$ 61) | RD$ 84 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (RD$ 61) | RD$ 125 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (RD$ 750) | RD$ 848 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (RD$ 126) | RD$ 92 | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (RD$ 44) | RD$ 50 | - 12% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Albania | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (RD$ 45,507) | RD$ 54,787 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,464 Lek (RD$ 30,127) | RD$ 31,506 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (RD$ 8,948) | RD$ 3,648 | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (RD$ 43,073) | RD$ 25,396 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (RD$ 16,566) | RD$ 13,590 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (RD$ 5,925) | RD$ 2,428 | + 144% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (RD$ 3,718) | RD$ 1,371 | + 171% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (RD$ 19,332) | RD$ 27,346 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (RD$ 13,447) | RD$ 7,691 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (RD$ 859) | RD$ 312 | + 176% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (RD$ 635) | RD$ 2,042 | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 98% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 98% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Albania | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (RD$ 2,596) | RD$ 804 | + 223% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (RD$ 2,362) | RD$ 1,248 | + 89% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (RD$ 5,745) | RD$ 3,646 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (RD$ 8,590) | RD$ 4,581 | + 88% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Albania | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (RD$ 364,461) | RD$ 1,292,310 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (RD$ 125) | RD$ 77 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (RD$ 1,028) | RD$ 2,902 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Albania | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (RD$ 133) | RD$ 563 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (RD$ 444) | RD$ 545 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (RD$ 1,657) | RD$ 2,217 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (RD$ 166) | RD$ 376 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (RD$ 248) | RD$ 241 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (RD$ 274) | RD$ 365 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (RD$ 221) | RD$ 201 | + 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (RD$ 253) | RD$ 180 | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (RD$ 374) | RD$ 612 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
Albania | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (RD$ 2,027) | RD$ 1,523 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (RD$ 1,060) | RD$ 648 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RD$ 3,500 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (RD$ 3,040) | RD$ 3,540 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (RD$ 530) | RD$ 560 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (RD$ 133) | RD$ 230 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (RD$ 208) | RD$ 175 | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (RD$ 49,699) | RD$ 35,000 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RD$ 10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (RD$ 2,689) | RD$ 2,103 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (RD$ 216) | RD$ 282 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 642 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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