Cost of living in Albania compared to Macao
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (70 Pataca) | 105 Pataca | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (67 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (29 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 146 Lek (12 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 370 Lek (31 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (17 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (34 Pataca) | 72 Pataca | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 201 Lek (17 Pataca) | 22 Pataca | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (8 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (8 Pataca) | 6.00 Pataca | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (109 Pataca) | 100 Pataca | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (16 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Lek (5.08 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 83% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (4,603 Pataca) | 22,000 Pataca | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (3,524 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (1,138 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (2,529 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (1,998 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (754 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (111 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (2,460 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (1,711 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (109 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (81 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 120% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (330 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (300 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (731 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (1,093 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 56% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (46,370 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 83% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 178 Lek (15 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (131 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (17 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (56 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | - 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (211 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (21 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (32 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (35 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (28 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 183% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (32 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 169% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (48 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (258 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (135 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,400 Pataca | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (387 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (67 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (17 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (26 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (6,323 Pataca) | 4,550 Pataca | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.25 Pataca | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (305 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (29 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Macao
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