Cost of living in Albania compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek ($8) | $8 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek ($3.97) | $6 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek ($3.09) | $2.27 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek ($1.22) | $0.99 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 Lek ($1.67) | $1.97 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek ($1.12) | $1.23 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek ($3.79) | $4.12 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek ($1.25) | $1.83 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Lek ($0.65) | $1.08 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek ($1.10) | $1.41 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek ($9) | $14 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 158 Lek ($1.51) | $1.94 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek ($0.78) | $0.80 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek ($459) | $719 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,646 Lek ($369) | $399 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,962 Lek ($67) | $52 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 38,407 Lek ($367) | $528 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek ($267) | $332 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek ($47) | $39 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,299 Lek ($12) | $26 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,826 Lek ($266) | $503 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek ($89) | $159 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek ($5.29) | $7 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek ($2.87) | $8 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 24% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek ($63) | $68 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek ($70) | $51 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek ($91) | $107 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek ($151) | $87 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek ($26,756) | $21,261 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek ($1.72) | $0.84 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek ($14) | $24 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 785 Lek ($8) | $6 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek ($13) | $12 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek ($26) | $37 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek ($8) | $7 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek ($7) | $3.85 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek ($4.34) | $5.19 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek ($1.79) | $2.02 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek ($3.70) | $1.56 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek ($4.78) | $10 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek ($32) | $19 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek ($14) | $11 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek ($32) | $58 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek ($48) | $44 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek ($8) | $8 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek ($1.54) | $3.29 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek ($3.84) | $1.92 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek ($239) | $526 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,231 Lek ($40) | $47 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 309 Lek ($2.95) | $4.70 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador
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