Cost of living in Albania compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Albania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 32 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 31 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 18 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 6 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 16 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 6 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 16 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (﷼ 5.31) | ﷼ 8 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (﷼ 3.69) | ﷼ 5.12 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (﷼ 3.73) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (﷼ 46) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 8 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (﷼ 2.70) | ﷼ 3.61 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Albania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (﷼ 2,402) | ﷼ 7,199 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (﷼ 1,688) | ﷼ 4,041 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (﷼ 545) | ﷼ 507 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (﷼ 1,889) | ﷼ 4,310 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (﷼ 957) | ﷼ 2,838 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (﷼ 361) | ﷼ 706 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (﷼ 61) | ﷼ 254 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (﷼ 1,178) | ﷼ 1,109 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (﷼ 819) | ﷼ 405 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (﷼ 52) | ﷼ 38 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (﷼ 39) | ﷼ 48 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Albania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (﷼ 158) | ﷼ 181 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (﷼ 144) | ﷼ 201 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (﷼ 350) | ﷼ 399 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (﷼ 523) | ﷼ 337 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Albania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (﷼ 22,208) | ﷼ 94,922 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 2.27 | + 235% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (﷼ 63) | ﷼ 146 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Albania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 8 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 90 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (﷼ 101) | ﷼ 198 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 80 | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 20 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 15 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 16 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 21 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 34 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Albania | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (﷼ 124) | ﷼ 112 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (﷼ 65) | ﷼ 120 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (﷼ 185) | ﷼ 218 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (﷼ 32) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 18 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (﷼ 13) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (﷼ 3,028) | ﷼ 2,708 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ﷼ 0.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (﷼ 146) | ﷼ 405 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 26 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 583 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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