Cost of living in Albania compared to Panama
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (7 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (4.08 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (2.42 B/.) | 2.65 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (1.21 B/.) | 1.40 B/. | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (1.81 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (0.95 B/.) | 2.60 B/. | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (3.45 B/.) | 5.99 B/. | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (0.90 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (0.59 B/.) | 2.03 B/. | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (1.54 B/.) | 1.02 B/. | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (15 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (1.56 B/.) | 2.20 B/. | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (1.54 B/.) | 1.64 B/. | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (245 B/.) | 1,285 B/. | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (276 B/.) | 919 B/. | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (266 B/.) | 109 B/. | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (368 B/.) | 856 B/. | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (196 B/.) | 673 B/. | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (253 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (12 B/.) | 41 B/. | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (151 B/.) | 389 B/. | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (147 B/.) | 101 B/. | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (6 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (2.94 B/.) | 5.37 B/. | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (25 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (27 B/.) | 38 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (67 B/.) | 68 B/. | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (118 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 20,866 B/. | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (1.47 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (16 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (6.00 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (10 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (29 B/.) | 45 B/. | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (11 B/.) | 3.83 B/. | + 179% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (3.96 B/.) | 3.02 B/. | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (4.25 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (2.16 B/.) | 2.11 B/. | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (3.98 B/.) | 2.90 B/. | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (4.50 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (41 B/.) | 30 B/. | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (16 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (34 B/.) | 39 B/. | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (82 B/.) | 54 B/. | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (1.74 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (7 B/.) | 3.92 B/. | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (444 B/.) | 537 B/. | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (0.20 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (40 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (3.12 B/.) | 5.35 B/. | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 766 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Panama
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