Cost of living in Albania compared to New Zealand
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 30% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (NZ$16) | NZ$25 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (NZ$16) | NZ$16 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (NZ$2.95) | NZ$2.18 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (NZ$6) | NZ$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (NZ$3.83) | NZ$7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (NZ$3.47) | NZ$4.97 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (NZ$1.79) | NZ$3.66 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (NZ$2.10) | NZ$7 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (NZ$25) | NZ$20 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (NZ$3.68) | NZ$4.41 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (NZ$0.98) | NZ$2.25 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 62% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (NZ$1,058) | NZ$3,315 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (NZ$810) | NZ$2,559 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (NZ$262) | NZ$203 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (NZ$627) | NZ$2,476 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (NZ$489) | NZ$1,943 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (NZ$132) | NZ$169 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,242 Lek (NZ$24) | NZ$78 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (NZ$565) | NZ$679 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (NZ$393) | NZ$194 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (NZ$25) | NZ$20 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (NZ$19) | NZ$39 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (NZ$76) | NZ$138 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (NZ$69) | NZ$83 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (NZ$168) | NZ$205 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (NZ$251) | NZ$194 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 63% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (NZ$10,658) | NZ$47,061 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (NZ$3.54) | NZ$2.78 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,771 Lek (NZ$34) | NZ$161 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (NZ$3.88) | NZ$13 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (NZ$13) | NZ$5.00 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (NZ$48) | NZ$67 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (NZ$4.84) | NZ$7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (NZ$7) | NZ$5.66 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (NZ$6) | NZ$3.04 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (NZ$7) | NZ$3.30 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (NZ$11) | NZ$36 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 21% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Albania | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (NZ$59) | NZ$65 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (NZ$31) | NZ$39 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$251 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (NZ$89) | NZ$112 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (NZ$15) | NZ$19 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (NZ$3.88) | NZ$5.79 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (NZ$6) | NZ$13 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (NZ$1,453) | NZ$1,174 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | NZ$0.51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (NZ$70) | NZ$71 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (NZ$7) | NZ$40 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 691 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 47% cheaper than in New Zealand
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