Cost of living in Albania compared to Japan
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (¥1,323) | ¥1,027 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (¥1,241) | ¥795 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (¥569) | ¥518 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (¥263) | ¥223 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (¥526) | ¥320 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (¥261) | ¥564 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (¥890) | ¥1,287 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (¥212) | ¥611 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (¥148) | ¥399 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (¥149) | ¥307 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (¥1,823) | ¥1,249 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (¥306) | ¥208 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (¥108) | ¥176 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (¥95,881) | ¥365,189 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (¥67,376) | ¥186,450 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (¥21,768) | ¥20,112 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (¥75,406) | ¥167,408 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (¥38,201) | ¥104,544 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (¥14,413) | ¥13,280 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (¥2,418) | ¥4,420 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (¥47,026) | ¥61,842 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (¥32,712) | ¥10,283 | + 218% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (¥2,090) | ¥1,221 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (¥1,545) | ¥2,831 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (¥6,315) | ¥8,264 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (¥5,745) | ¥5,233 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (¥13,975) | ¥9,385 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (¥20,895) | ¥12,490 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (¥886,577) | ¥2,997,460 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (¥304) | ¥169 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (¥2,500) | ¥9,067 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (¥322) | ¥2,133 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (¥1,079) | ¥2,993 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (¥4,030) | ¥6,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (¥403) | ¥1,337 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (¥604) | ¥948 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (¥666) | ¥622 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (¥538) | ¥224 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (¥616) | ¥204 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (¥910) | ¥4,495 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Albania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (¥4,930) | ¥5,113 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (¥2,579) | ¥3,833 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (¥7,396) | ¥8,204 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (¥1,288) | ¥1,237 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (¥322) | ¥531 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (¥505) | ¥674 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (¥120,897) | ¥51,659 | + 134% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (¥5,830) | ¥9,541 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (¥525) | ¥598 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 897 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Japan
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