Cost of living in Albania compared to Ecuador
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| Food in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek ($8) | $10 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek ($5.61) | $7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek ($4.10) | $2.44 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek ($1.65) | $1.00 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek ($2.71) | $2.26 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek ($1.51) | $1.23 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek ($5.77) | $3.98 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek ($1.55) | $1.95 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek ($1.29) | $1.29 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek ($1.03) | $1.46 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek ($15) | $17 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek ($1.63) | $2.04 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek ($0.94) | $0.91 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek ($894) | $620 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek ($429) | $379 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek ($155) | $61 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek ($638) | $492 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek ($458) | $281 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek ($237) | $35 | + 578% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek ($17) | $25 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek ($460) | $485 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek ($280) | $141 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek ($13) | $7 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek ($5.08) | $9 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek ($41) | $64 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek ($37) | $47 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek ($78) | $110 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek ($97) | $76 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek ($9,266) | $21,360 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek ($2.09) | $1.09 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek ($14) | $26 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek ($11) | $7 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek ($9) | $9 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek ($29) | $34 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek ($9) | $8 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek ($3.41) | $3.94 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek ($4.98) | $6 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek ($2.44) | $2.09 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek ($2.90) | $1.69 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek ($7) | $14 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek ($28) | $20 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek ($16) | $11 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $45 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek ($42) | $51 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek ($11) | $10 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek ($2.23) | $3.76 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek ($3.40) | $2.18 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek ($699) | $777 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek ($0.23) | $0.18 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek ($34) | $50 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek ($3.19) | $4.83 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,270 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador
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