Cost of living in Albania compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (1,767 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (1,186 G$) | 1,427 G$ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (867 G$) | 654 G$ | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (348 G$) | 483 G$ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (573 G$) | 600 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (320 G$) | 457 G$ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (1,220 G$) | 1,054 G$ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (328 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (272 G$) | 308 G$ | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (218 G$) | 408 G$ | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (3,201 G$) | 2,104 G$ | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (345 G$) | 492 G$ | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (200 G$) | 299 G$ | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,360 Lek (158,310 G$) | 177,107 G$ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (90,740 G$) | 91,764 G$ | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (32,738 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (134,936 G$) | 116,602 G$ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (96,839 G$) | 64,430 G$ | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (50,098 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 457% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (3,567 G$) | 11,026 G$ | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (97,161 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (59,101 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 152% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (2,734 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (1,073 G$) | 1,290 G$ | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (8,738 G$) | 7,628 G$ | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (7,721 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (16,457 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (20,587 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (1,958,409 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (442 G$) | 218 G$ | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (3,062 G$) | 6,395 G$ | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (2,364 G$) | 2,010 G$ | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (1,970 G$) | 600 G$ | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (6,122 G$) | 4,542 G$ | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (1,871 G$) | 1,600 G$ | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (721 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (1,053 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (515 G$) | 771 G$ | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (614 G$) | 480 G$ | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (1,436 G$) | 2,130 G$ | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 41% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Albania | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (5,910 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (3,485 G$) | 2,793 G$ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (8,959 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (2,361 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (471 G$) | 709 G$ | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (719 G$) | 542 G$ | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (147,752 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 885% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (49 G$) | 26 G$ | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (7,212 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 346 Lek (681 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 316 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Guyana
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