Cost of living in Albania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 860 Lek (Rp 147,789) | Rp 42,071 | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (Rp 132,320) | Rp 59,155 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (Rp 61,196) | Rp 30,882 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (Rp 29,523) | Rp 22,333 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (Rp 61,844) | Rp 29,483 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (Rp 30,327) | Rp 16,297 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (Rp 115,327) | Rp 85,378 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (Rp 22,583) | Rp 49,699 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (Rp 17,186) | Rp 18,198 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (Rp 17,186) | Rp 34,828 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (Rp 171,857) | Rp 346,370 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (Rp 32,651) | Rp 19,569 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (Rp 12,587) | Rp 19,984 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (Rp 11,802,124) | Rp 22,132,400 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (Rp 8,370,936) | Rp 12,062,800 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Rp 2,320,736) | Rp 2,028,600 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (Rp 11,170,688) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (Rp 4,296,419) | Rp 4,666,280 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (Rp 1,536,638) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (Rp 964,350) | Rp 378,883 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Rp 5,013,611) | Rp 3,847,970 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (Rp 3,487,506) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Rp 222,771) | Rp 55,394 | + 302% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Rp 164,752) | Rp 87,128 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Rp 673,218) | Rp 789,983 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Rp 612,492) | Rp 508,463 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Rp 1,489,874) | Rp 1,331,530 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Rp 2,227,710) | Rp 1,331,210 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (Rp 94,521,207) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (Rp 32,371) | Rp 12,221 | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Rp 266,514) | Rp 199,904 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Rp 34,371) | Rp 22,456 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (Rp 115,027) | Rp 96,147 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Rp 429,642) | Rp 326,191 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Rp 42,964) | Rp 66,604 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Rp 64,446) | Rp 26,592 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (Rp 71,041) | Rp 33,023 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (Rp 57,377) | Rp 27,953 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (Rp 65,705) | Rp 11,693 | + 462% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (Rp 85,928) | Rp 82,004 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (Rp 525,643) | Rp 245,575 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (Rp 274,971) | Rp 104,570 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (Rp 788,465) | Rp 363,253 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (Rp 137,359) | Rp 149,637 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Rp 34,371) | Rp 38,584 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (Rp 53,822) | Rp 50,891 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Rp 12,889,256) | Rp 9,204,710 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 3,584 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (Rp 697,499) | Rp 463,013 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 346 Lek (Rp 59,393) | Rp 40,054 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 962 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia
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