Cost of living in Albania compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 860 Lek (RM41) | RM19 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (RM37) | RM19 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (RM17) | RM10 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (RM8) | RM8 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (RM17) | RM10 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (RM8) | RM8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (RM32) | RM27 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (RM6) | RM11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (RM4.80) | RM7 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (RM4.80) | RM13 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (RM48) | RM69 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (RM9) | RM5.27 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (RM3.52) | RM4.07 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (RM3,297) | RM3,769 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (RM2,339) | RM2,425 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (RM648) | RM377 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (RM3,121) | RM2,307 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (RM1,200) | RM1,585 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (RM429) | RM196 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (RM269) | RM116 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (RM1,401) | RM1,161 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (RM974) | RM463 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (RM62) | RM25 | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (RM46) | RM28 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (RM188) | RM245 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (RM171) | RM161 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (RM416) | RM332 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (RM622) | RM320 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (RM26,409) | RM154,335 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (RM9) | RM2.24 | + 303% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (RM74) | RM53 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 33% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (RM10) | RM14 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (RM32) | RM32 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (RM120) | RM84 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (RM12) | RM26 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (RM18) | RM13 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (RM20) | RM12 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (RM16) | RM7 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (RM18) | RM11 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (RM24) | RM27 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 25% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (RM147) | RM64 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (RM77) | RM39 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM480 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (RM220) | RM134 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (RM38) | RM35 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (RM10) | RM13 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (RM15) | RM17 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (RM3,601) | RM2,918 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (RM195) | RM207 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 Lek (RM17) | RM17 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 724 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Malaysia
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