Cost of living in Albania compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (Dinar 4.569) | Dinar 6 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (Dinar 3.534) | Dinar 3.151 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (Dinar 1.397) | Dinar 1.192 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (Dinar 2.235) | Dinar 1.606 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (Dinar 0.959) | Dinar 0.567 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (Dinar 3.440) | Dinar 3.323 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (Dinar 1.137) | Dinar 1.522 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (Dinar 0.782) | Dinar 0.617 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (Dinar 0.734) | Dinar 3.114 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (Dinar 9) | Dinar 15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (Dinar 1.383) | Dinar 1.066 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (Dinar 0.681) | Dinar 0.285 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 89% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (Dinar 661) | Dinar 646 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (Dinar 397) | Dinar 358 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (Dinar 167) | Dinar 56 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (Dinar 436) | Dinar 485 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (Dinar 1,669) | Dinar 236 | + 608% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (Dinar 151) | Dinar 29 | + 429% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (Dinar 34) | Dinar 16 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (Dinar 300) | Dinar 172 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (Dinar 225) | Dinar 103 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.986 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.061 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (Dinar 28) | Dinar 55 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (Dinar 32) | Dinar 54 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (Dinar 67) | Dinar 67 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (Dinar 99) | Dinar 69 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Dinar 7,467) | Dinar 21,660 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (Dinar 1.565) | Dinar 1.046 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (Dinar 12) | Dinar 33 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 15% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (Dinar 9) | Dinar 2.859 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (Dinar 23) | Dinar 20 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.838 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (Dinar 2.748) | Dinar 2.893 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (Dinar 4.013) | Dinar 3.769 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (Dinar 1.965) | Dinar 1.811 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (Dinar 2.341) | Dinar 2.135 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (Dinar 5.475) | Dinar 7 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Jordan | ||||
| Albania | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (Dinar 23) | Dinar 32 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (Dinar 13) | Dinar 19 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 41 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (Dinar 34) | Dinar 49 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (Dinar 1.796) | Dinar 3.742 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (Dinar 2.983) | Dinar 4.602 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Dinar 563) | Dinar 273 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Dinar 0.188) | Dinar 0.091 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (Dinar 27) | Dinar 52 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (Dinar 2.442) | Dinar 2.437 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 568 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Jordan
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