Cost of living in Albania compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek ($10) | $10 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek ($11) | $7 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek ($4.45) | $3.36 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek ($1.86) | $1.08 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek ($4.17) | $2.31 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek ($2.46) | $1.52 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek ($5.80) | $5.17 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek ($2.16) | $1.79 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek ($1.06) | $1.30 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek ($1.41) | $1.70 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek ($15) | $12 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek ($2.28) | $2.06 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek ($0.70) | $1.08 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek ($654) | $723 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek ($569) | $444 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek ($84) | $49 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek ($390) | $479 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek ($304) | $293 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek ($82) | $52 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek ($16) | $20 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek ($351) | $372 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek ($244) | $122 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek ($7) | $6 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek ($12) | $9 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek ($47) | $54 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek ($43) | $45 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek ($180) | $96 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek ($156) | $76 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek ($6,616) | $22,144 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek ($2.27) | $0.99 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek ($21) | $23 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek ($2.41) | $9 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek ($8) | $12 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek ($30) | $42 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek ($3.01) | $5.27 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek ($4.51) | $4.71 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek ($4.97) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek ($4.02) | $2.47 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek ($4.60) | $1.77 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek ($7) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Albania | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek ($54) | $25 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek ($17) | $13 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $51 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek ($97) | $54 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek ($17) | $10 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek ($2.41) | $3.70 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek ($3.77) | $2.73 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek ($902) | $629 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek ($49) | $45 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek ($4.20) | $6 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,394 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador
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