Cost of living in Albania compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (RM35) | RM15 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (RM24) | RM17 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (RM17) | RM8 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (RM7) | RM7 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (RM12) | RM9 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (RM6) | RM7 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (RM24) | RM22 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (RM7) | RM11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (RM5.46) | RM4.90 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (RM4.38) | RM13 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (RM64) | RM74 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (RM7) | RM4.93 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (RM4.00) | RM3.49 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,360 Lek (RM3,177) | RM3,071 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (RM1,821) | RM2,197 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (RM657) | RM285 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (RM2,708) | RM1,908 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (RM1,943) | RM1,210 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (RM1,005) | RM872 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (RM72) | RM113 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (RM1,950) | RM2,827 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (RM1,186) | RM537 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (RM55) | RM28 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (RM22) | RM36 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (RM175) | RM193 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (RM155) | RM122 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (RM330) | RM296 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (RM413) | RM246 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (RM39,300) | RM162,896 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (RM9) | RM2.31 | + 284% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (RM61) | RM86 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 20% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (RM47) | RM9 | + 404% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (RM40) | RM16 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (RM123) | RM149 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (RM38) | RM44 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (RM14) | RM11 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (RM21) | RM15 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (RM10) | RM20 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (RM12) | RM7 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (RM29) | RM34 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Albania | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (RM119) | RM126 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (RM70) | RM38 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM271 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (RM180) | RM111 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (RM47) | RM100 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (RM9) | RM14 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (RM14) | RM18 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (RM2,965) | RM2,145 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (RM0.99) | RM0.24 | + 317% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (RM145) | RM158 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (RM14) | RM17 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 672 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Malaysia
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