Cost of living in Albania compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 12 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.598 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (Dinar 2.559) | Dinar 4.673 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 146 Lek (Dinar 1.102) | Dinar 1.510 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 370 Lek (Dinar 2.781) | Dinar 2.236 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (Dinar 1.488) | Dinar 0.602 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (Dinar 2.996) | Dinar 4.017 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 201 Lek (Dinar 1.515) | Dinar 1.638 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (Dinar 0.696) | Dinar 0.825 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (Dinar 0.714) | Dinar 2.705 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 30 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (Dinar 1.429) | Dinar 1.212 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Lek (Dinar 0.453) | Dinar 0.449 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (Dinar 411) | Dinar 655 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (Dinar 314) | Dinar 378 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Dinar 102) | Dinar 143 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (Dinar 226) | Dinar 497 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (Dinar 178) | Dinar 277 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (Dinar 67) | Dinar 95 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 13 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Dinar 219) | Dinar 216 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (Dinar 153) | Dinar 133 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 8 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.679 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Dinar 29) | Dinar 52 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Dinar 27) | Dinar 49 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Dinar 65) | Dinar 94 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Dinar 98) | Dinar 156 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (Dinar 4,138) | Dinar 14,000 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 178 Lek (Dinar 1.339) | Dinar 0.950 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 21 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Dinar 1.505) | Dinar 5.176 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (Dinar 5.036) | Dinar 18 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Dinar 19) | Dinar 28 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Dinar 1.881) | Dinar 3.000 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Dinar 2.821) | Dinar 3.125 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (Dinar 3.110) | Dinar 3.289 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (Dinar 2.512) | Dinar 2.261 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (Dinar 2.877) | Dinar 2.536 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (Dinar 4.246) | Dinar 7 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (Dinar 23) | Dinar 30 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 18 | - 32% | |
| 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 | 4,588 Lek (Dinar 35) | Dinar 47 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.111 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Dinar 1.505) | Dinar 3.480 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (Dinar 2.356) | Dinar 6.000 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Dinar 564) | Dinar 405 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.200 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (Dinar 27) | Dinar 63 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (Dinar 2.627) | Dinar 2.763 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 390 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Jordan
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