Cost of living in Albania compared to Macao
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (81 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (53 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 426% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (41 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (16 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (26 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (11 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (40 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (13 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (9 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (8 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (109 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (16 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (8 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (7,606 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (4,566 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (1,920 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (5,017 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (19,217 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (1,736 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (391 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (3,459 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (2,594 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (105 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (92 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 149% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (327 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (369 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (773 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (1,142 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (85,964 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (18 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (134 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (104 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (86 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (269 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (82 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (32 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (46 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (23 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (27 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (63 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Albania | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (259 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (153 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 62% | |
| 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 | 4,547 Lek (393 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (114 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (21 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (34 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (6,486 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (2.16 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (317 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 325 Lek (28 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 172 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Macao
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