Cost of living in Albania compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Albania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (Php456) | Php265 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (Php306) | Php192 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (Php224) | Php130 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (Php90) | Php93 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (Php148) | Php119 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (Php83) | Php119 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (Php315) | Php324 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (Php85) | Php171 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (Php70) | Php115 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (Php56) | Php69 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (Php826) | Php575 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (Php89) | Php100 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (Php52) | Php73 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Albania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,360 Lek (Php40,872) | Php45,179 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (Php23,427) | Php29,952 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (Php8,452) | Php4,922 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (Php34,838) | Php30,587 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (Php25,002) | Php13,988 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (Php12,934) | Php4,697 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (Php921) | Php1,250 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (Php25,085) | Php17,521 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (Php15,258) | Php4,929 | + 210% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (Php706) | Php355 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (Php277) | Php865 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 18% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Albania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (Php2,256) | Php2,577 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (Php1,993) | Php1,552 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (Php4,249) | Php4,435 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (Php5,315) | Php3,280 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Albania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (Php505,618) | Php1,253,990 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (Php114) | Php74 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (Php791) | Php1,383 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Albania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (Php610) | Php426 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (Php509) | Php1,372 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (Php1,581) | Php901 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (Php483) | Php205 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (Php186) | Php185 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (Php272) | Php180 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (Php133) | Php108 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (Php159) | Php132 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (Php371) | Php284 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 50% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Albania | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (Php1,526) | Php847 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (Php900) | Php550 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php1,612 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (Php2,313) | Php1,760 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (Php610) | Php307 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (Php122) | Php151 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (Php186) | Php88 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Php38,146) | Php14,492 | + 163% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (Php13) | Php8 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (Php1,862) | Php2,348 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (Php175) | Php142 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,126 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 4% more expensive than in Philippines
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