Cost of living in Albania compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (Php331) | Php278 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (Php197) | Php176 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (Php116) | Php115 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (Php58) | Php86 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (Php87) | Php106 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (Php46) | Php87 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (Php166) | Php205 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (Php43) | Php154 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (Php28) | Php98 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (Php74) | Php63 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (Php738) | Php403 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (Php75) | Php84 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (Php74) | Php61 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (Php11,826) | Php53,329 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (Php13,300) | Php26,864 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (Php12,818) | Php5,346 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (Php17,728) | Php32,454 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (Php9,461) | Php17,484 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (Php12,184) | Php2,429 | + 402% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (Php580) | Php1,644 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (Php7,256) | Php13,655 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (Php7,095) | Php5,856 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (Php290) | Php283 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (Php142) | Php280 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 13% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (Php1,183) | Php2,272 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (Php1,277) | Php1,330 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (Php3,247) | Php4,611 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (Php5,676) | Php4,052 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Php1,154,410 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (Php71) | Php48 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (Php757) | Php1,437 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (Php289) | Php198 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (Php476) | Php809 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (Php1,419) | Php589 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (Php516) | Php305 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (Php191) | Php151 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (Php205) | Php155 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (Php104) | Php85 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (Php192) | Php86 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (Php217) | Php309 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 50% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (Php1,974) | Php867 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (Php789) | Php510 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (Php1,632) | Php2,231 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (Php3,971) | Php2,140 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (Php344) | Php249 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (Php84) | Php162 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (Php317) | Php87 | + 263% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (Php21,384) | Php19,345 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (Php9) | Php8 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (Php1,907) | Php1,689 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (Php150) | Php115 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,524 prices entered by 277 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Philippines
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