Cost of living in Albania compared to Singapore
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Albania | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 972 Lek (SGD $12) | SGD $14 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 751 Lek (SGD $9) | SGD $9 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (SGD $3.99) | SGD $5.59 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 154 Lek (SGD $1.85) | SGD $3.38 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 250 Lek (SGD $3.01) | SGD $4.25 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 136 Lek (SGD $1.64) | SGD $3.35 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (SGD $9) | SGD $13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (SGD $1.65) | SGD $4.82 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (SGD $1.15) | SGD $2.91 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (SGD $1.30) | SGD $5.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (SGD $17) | SGD $31 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 172 Lek (SGD $2.07) | SGD $2.90 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 94 Lek (SGD $1.13) | SGD $2.40 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 76% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Albania | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 66,080 Lek (SGD $795) | SGD $5,739 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (SGD $464) | SGD $3,323 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (SGD $122) | SGD $228 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 49,234 Lek (SGD $592) | SGD $3,159 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (SGD $463) | SGD $2,218 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (SGD $116) | SGD $137 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (SGD $24) | SGD $45 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (SGD $666) | SGD $717 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (SGD $148) | SGD $263 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (SGD $10) | SGD $12 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (SGD $10) | SGD $20 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Albania | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (SGD $64) | SGD $97 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,143 Lek (SGD $50) | SGD $53 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,259 Lek (SGD $123) | SGD $139 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (SGD $175) | SGD $146 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 75% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Albania | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (SGD $20,030) | SGD $132,890 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 215 Lek (SGD $2.59) | SGD $2.68 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (SGD $19) | SGD $110 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Albania | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (SGD $8) | SGD $14 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (SGD $12) | SGD $19 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (SGD $45) | SGD $77 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (SGD $11) | SGD $15 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (SGD $4.87) | SGD $8 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 602 Lek (SGD $7) | SGD $11 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (SGD $2.90) | SGD $3.02 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 331 Lek (SGD $3.99) | SGD $3.60 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 698 Lek (SGD $8) | SGD $41 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Albania | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (SGD $37) | SGD $62 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,652 Lek (SGD $20) | SGD $27 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (SGD $39) | SGD $77 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (SGD $53) | SGD $96 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 622 Lek (SGD $7) | SGD $21 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 224 Lek (SGD $2.69) | SGD $6 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 303 Lek (SGD $3.65) | SGD $10 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (SGD $876) | SGD $850 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (SGD $0.30) | SGD $0.20 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,567 Lek (SGD $55) | SGD $142 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 355 Lek (SGD $4.28) | SGD $14 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 922 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Singapore
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