Cost of living in Albania compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (Dinar 4.746) | Dinar 4.556 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (Dinar 4.117) | Dinar 4.438 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (Dinar 1.715) | Dinar 1.860 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (Dinar 0.821) | Dinar 0.962 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (Dinar 1.315) | Dinar 1.679 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (Dinar 0.581) | Dinar 0.583 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (Dinar 2.525) | Dinar 2.629 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (Dinar 0.597) | Dinar 1.285 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Dinar 0.416) | Dinar 0.608 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (Dinar 1.008) | Dinar 5.873 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (Dinar 8) | Dinar 18 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (Dinar 1.040) | Dinar 1.048 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (Dinar 0.562) | Dinar 0.448 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (Dinar 343) | Dinar 599 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (Dinar 265) | Dinar 285 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (Dinar 119) | Dinar 71 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (Dinar 252) | Dinar 390 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (Dinar 159) | Dinar 224 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (Dinar 122) | Dinar 26 | + 364% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (Dinar 9) | Dinar 18 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (Dinar 198) | Dinar 209 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (Dinar 75) | Dinar 97 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (Dinar 4.838) | Dinar 5.422 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (Dinar 1.905) | Dinar 5.000 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (Dinar 19) | Dinar 29 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (Dinar 19) | Dinar 45 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (Dinar 43) | Dinar 67 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (Dinar 83) | Dinar 53 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (Dinar 3,467) | Dinar 16,332 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (Dinar 1.045) | Dinar 0.841 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (Dinar 11) | Dinar 44 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (Dinar 4.238) | Dinar 4.105 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.766 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (Dinar 19) | Dinar 20 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.862 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (Dinar 2.725) | Dinar 2.846 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (Dinar 2.919) | Dinar 3.241 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (Dinar 1.300) | Dinar 1.234 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (Dinar 2.672) | Dinar 2.579 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (Dinar 3.295) | Dinar 4.990 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (Dinar 21) | Dinar 19 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 17 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (Dinar 24) | Dinar 33 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (Dinar 49) | Dinar 38 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (Dinar 5.553) | Dinar 3.788 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (Dinar 1.253) | Dinar 2.097 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (Dinar 2.246) | Dinar 12 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (Dinar 313) | Dinar 350 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (Dinar 0.139) | Dinar 0.036 | + 282% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (Dinar 32) | Dinar 46 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (Dinar 2.213) | Dinar 3.187 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 558 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Jordan
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