Cost of living in Albania compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek ($7) | $10 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek ($4.05) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek ($2.40) | $2.25 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek ($1.20) | $0.97 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek ($1.80) | $2.07 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek ($0.94) | $1.19 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek ($3.43) | $4.27 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek ($0.89) | $1.75 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek ($0.59) | $1.12 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek ($1.53) | $1.48 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek ($15) | $13 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek ($1.56) | $2.03 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek ($1.53) | $0.79 | + 94% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek ($244) | $715 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek ($274) | $383 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek ($264) | $52 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek ($366) | $502 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek ($195) | $290 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek ($251) | $35 | + 613% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek ($12) | $24 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek ($150) | $509 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek ($146) | $151 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek ($5.98) | $7 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek ($2.93) | $8 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek ($24) | $66 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek ($26) | $46 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek ($67) | $106 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek ($117) | $83 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,516 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek ($1.46) | $0.91 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek ($16) | $25 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek ($5.96) | $6 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek ($10) | $12 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek ($29) | $32 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek ($11) | $5.79 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek ($3.93) | $3.63 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek ($4.22) | $5.22 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek ($2.15) | $2.00 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek ($3.95) | $1.82 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek ($4.47) | $10 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek ($41) | $16 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek ($16) | $11 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek ($34) | $53 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek ($82) | $41 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek ($7) | $8 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek ($1.73) | $3.82 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek ($7) | $2.08 | + 215% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek ($441) | $601 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek ($0.20) | $0.15 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek ($39) | $50 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek ($3.10) | $5.14 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,205 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador
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