Cost of living in Albania compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 22% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek ($5.81) | $6 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek ($2.42) | $2.04 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek ($1.16) | $1.59 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek ($1.85) | $2.61 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek ($0.82) | $1.99 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek ($3.56) | $4.00 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek ($0.84) | $2.09 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek ($0.59) | $1.95 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek ($1.42) | $1.58 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek ($12) | $15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek ($1.47) | $1.78 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek ($0.79) | $0.95 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 32% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek ($483) | $1,118 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek ($373) | $621 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek ($168) | $59 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek ($356) | $709 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek ($224) | $360 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek ($172) | $43 | + 300% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek ($13) | $33 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek ($279) | $344 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek ($106) | $87 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek ($7) | $4.69 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek ($2.69) | $10 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 30% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek ($27) | $50 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek ($26) | $38 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek ($61) | $98 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek ($117) | $104 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 34% cheaper than in El Salvador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek ($4,890) | $19,667 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek ($1.47) | $1.04 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek ($16) | $30 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in El Salvador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek ($5.98) | $4.77 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek ($10) | $9 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek ($26) | $32 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek ($9) | $4.00 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek ($3.84) | $4.16 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek ($4.12) | $5.52 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek ($1.83) | $2.25 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek ($3.77) | $2.25 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek ($4.65) | $7 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 25% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek ($29) | $17 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek ($17) | $11 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek ($34) | $30 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek ($70) | $42 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek ($8) | $8 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek ($1.77) | $4.54 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek ($3.17) | $1.72 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek ($442) | $470 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek ($0.20) | $0.20 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek ($45) | $31 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek ($3.12) | $3.73 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,247 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 20% cheaper than in El Salvador
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