Cost of living in Albania compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 44% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (67,098 Gs) | 54,563 Gs | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (62,961 Gs) | 36,562 Gs | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (28,844 Gs) | 12,397 Gs | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (13,319 Gs) | 6,924 Gs | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (26,689 Gs) | 15,078 Gs | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (13,254 Gs) | 14,396 Gs | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (45,138 Gs) | 21,408 Gs | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (10,745 Gs) | 14,931 Gs | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (8,177 Gs) | 8,575 Gs | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (7,756 Gs) | 6,631 Gs | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (92,499 Gs) | 52,050 Gs | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (15,536 Gs) | 13,605 Gs | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (5,463 Gs) | 2,558 Gs | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 33% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (4,863,965 Gs) | 5,655,380 Gs | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (3,417,908 Gs) | 3,080,880 Gs | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (1,104,255 Gs) | 314,092 Gs | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (3,825,268 Gs) | 2,896,290 Gs | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (1,937,898 Gs) | 1,797,900 Gs | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (731,164 Gs) | 219,970 Gs | + 232% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (122,660 Gs) | 104,045 Gs | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (2,385,581 Gs) | 1,955,730 Gs | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (1,659,428 Gs) | 847,753 Gs | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (105,999 Gs) | 31,954 Gs | + 232% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (78,393 Gs) | 35,127 Gs | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (320,331 Gs) | 397,212 Gs | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (291,437 Gs) | 241,031 Gs | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (708,913 Gs) | 719,017 Gs | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (1,059,991 Gs) | 425,884 Gs | + 149% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (44,975,160 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (15,403 Gs) | 7,653 Gs | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (126,813 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (16,355 Gs) | 43,475 Gs | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (54,732 Gs) | 52,829 Gs | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (204,433 Gs) | 146,615 Gs | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (20,443 Gs) | 34,344 Gs | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (30,665 Gs) | 19,707 Gs | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (33,803 Gs) | 31,470 Gs | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (27,301 Gs) | 11,800 Gs | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (31,264 Gs) | 12,806 Gs | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (46,147 Gs) | 65,543 Gs | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 27% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (250,112 Gs) | 95,544 Gs | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (130,837 Gs) | 81,113 Gs | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 150,949 Gs | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (375,168 Gs) | 264,476 Gs | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (65,358 Gs) | 38,794 Gs | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (16,355 Gs) | 23,949 Gs | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (25,609 Gs) | 8,619 Gs | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (6,132,976 Gs) | 7,275,970 Gs | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 2,200 Gs | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (295,769 Gs) | 222,350 Gs | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (26,639 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 482 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 04, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Paraguay
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