Cost of living in Albania compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (Q71) | Q75 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (Q67) | Q56 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (Q31) | Q29 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (Q15) | Q16 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (Q31) | Q23 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (Q15) | Q15 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (Q58) | Q76 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (Q11) | Q23 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (Q9) | Q20 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (Q9) | Q14 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (Q86) | Q99 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (Q16) | Q19 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (Q6) | Q14 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (Q5,939) | Q8,442 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (Q4,212) | Q5,228 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Q1,168) | Q574 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (Q5,621) | Q6,108 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (Q2,162) | Q4,518 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (Q773) | Q680 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (Q485) | Q240 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Q2,523) | Q2,478 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (Q1,755) | Q877 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Q112) | Q61 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Q83) | Q20 | + 315% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Q339) | Q485 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Q308) | Q405 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Q750) | Q859 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Q1,121) | Q711 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 47% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (Q47,566) | Q156,999 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (Q16) | Q13 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Q134) | Q423 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Q17) | Q32 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (Q58) | Q146 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Q216) | Q310 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Q22) | Q45 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Q32) | Q39 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (Q36) | Q45 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (Q29) | Q20 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (Q33) | Q20 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (Q43) | Q131 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Albania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (Q265) | Q250 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (Q138) | Q87 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q375 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (Q397) | Q337 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (Q69) | Q79 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Q17) | Q34 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (Q27) | Q14 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Q6,486) | Q14,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Q2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (Q351) | Q645 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (Q28) | Q26 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 502 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Guatemala
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