Cost of living in Albania compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 47% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (67,631 Gs) | 47,563 Gs | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (44,143 Gs) | 32,791 Gs | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (34,146 Gs) | 13,062 Gs | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (13,493 Gs) | 6,653 Gs | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (21,592 Gs) | 14,233 Gs | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (9,270 Gs) | 10,061 Gs | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (33,240 Gs) | 20,530 Gs | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (10,985 Gs) | 14,386 Gs | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (7,558 Gs) | 8,927 Gs | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (7,091 Gs) | 6,111 Gs | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (91,135 Gs) | 44,575 Gs | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (13,365 Gs) | 11,492 Gs | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (6,582 Gs) | 3,093 Gs | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 138% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (6,382,783 Gs) | 4,816,750 Gs | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (3,831,366 Gs) | 2,753,730 Gs | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (1,611,214 Gs) | 470,063 Gs | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (4,210,054 Gs) | 3,449,390 Gs | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (16,126,802 Gs) | 2,148,290 Gs | + 651% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (1,457,197 Gs) | 272,595 Gs | + 435% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (328,518 Gs) | 120,199 Gs | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (2,902,710 Gs) | 2,604,630 Gs | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (2,177,032 Gs) | 1,260,850 Gs | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (88,207 Gs) | 39,143 Gs | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (76,880 Gs) | 26,134 Gs | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (274,213 Gs) | 348,731 Gs | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (309,540 Gs) | 312,693 Gs | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (648,664 Gs) | 654,847 Gs | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (958,388 Gs) | 459,554 Gs | + 109% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (72,140,026 Gs) | 93,742,500 Gs | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (15,117 Gs) | 8,255 Gs | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (112,619 Gs) | 223,310 Gs | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 50% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (87,081 Gs) | 25,235 Gs | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (72,568 Gs) | 56,204 Gs | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (225,512 Gs) | 130,840 Gs | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (68,902 Gs) | 25,522 Gs | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (26,553 Gs) | 25,399 Gs | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (38,771 Gs) | 27,175 Gs | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (18,985 Gs) | 10,480 Gs | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (22,616 Gs) | 15,693 Gs | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (52,900 Gs) | 75,343 Gs | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 19% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Albania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (217,703 Gs) | 93,615 Gs | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (128,379 Gs) | 78,299 Gs | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 138,056 Gs | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (329,996 Gs) | 204,741 Gs | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (95,927 Gs) | 47,528 Gs | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (17,356 Gs) | 20,868 Gs | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (28,821 Gs) | 16,887 Gs | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (5,442,581 Gs) | 7,009,490 Gs | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (1,814 Gs) | 5,000 Gs | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (265,662 Gs) | 224,116 Gs | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (23,676 Gs) | 10,502 Gs | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 916 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 26% more expensive than in Paraguay
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