Cost of living in Albania compared to Guatemala
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (Q73) | Q84 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (Q47) | Q47 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (Q37) | Q31 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (Q15) | Q14 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (Q23) | Q18 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (Q10) | Q11 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (Q36) | Q40 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (Q12) | Q21 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (Q8) | Q10 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (Q8) | Q11 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (Q98) | Q82 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (Q14) | Q17 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (Q7) | Q8 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 73% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (Q6,867) | Q7,355 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (Q4,122) | Q4,501 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (Q1,733) | Q535 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (Q4,529) | Q5,175 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (Q17,350) | Q3,074 | + 464% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (Q1,568) | Q359 | + 336% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (Q353) | Q211 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (Q3,123) | Q3,368 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (Q2,342) | Q910 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (Q95) | Q89 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (Q83) | Q34 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (Q295) | Q449 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (Q333) | Q429 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (Q698) | Q734 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (Q1,031) | Q709 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Q77,610) | Q127,147 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (Q16) | Q9 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (Q121) | Q177 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (Q94) | Q36 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Q78) | Q141 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (Q243) | Q299 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Q74) | Q41 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (Q29) | Q39 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (Q42) | Q55 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (Q20) | Q19 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (Q24) | Q13 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (Q57) | Q88 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (Q234) | Q118 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (Q138) | Q88 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q273 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (Q355) | Q330 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (Q103) | Q58 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (Q19) | Q27 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (Q31) | Q21 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Q5,855) | Q5,899 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Q1.95) | Q2.11 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (Q286) | Q406 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (Q25) | Q25 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 831 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Guatemala
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