Cost of living in Albania compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 45% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (₩10,429) | ₩11,980 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (₩7,004) | ₩6,615 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (₩5,116) | ₩5,632 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (₩2,055) | ₩2,759 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (₩3,386) | ₩6,542 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (₩1,890) | ₩7,203 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (₩7,201) | ₩16,031 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (₩1,937) | ₩8,264 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (₩1,608) | ₩3,965 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (₩1,289) | ₩3,108 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (₩18,898) | ₩34,167 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (₩2,037) | ₩3,437 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (₩1,178) | ₩4,184 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 54% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (₩1,115,878) | ₩4,454,430 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (₩535,712) | ₩2,796,960 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (₩193,278) | ₩253,895 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (₩796,638) | ₩1,589,470 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (₩571,718) | ₩779,612 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (₩295,766) | ₩86,783 | + 241% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (₩21,059) | ₩32,020 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (₩573,619) | ₩219,090 | + 162% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (₩348,918) | ₩89,516 | + 290% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (₩16,140) | ₩16,029 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (₩6,334) | ₩14,433 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 13% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (₩51,585) | ₩69,705 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (₩45,584) | ₩54,258 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (₩97,161) | ₩82,310 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (₩121,545) | ₩127,854 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 50% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (₩11,562,061) | ₩35,091,300 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (₩2,609) | ₩1,965 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (₩18,077) | ₩63,651 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 34% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (₩13,957) | ₩8,245 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (₩11,631) | ₩4,500 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (₩36,143) | ₩76,762 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (₩11,043) | ₩21,034 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (₩4,256) | ₩10,694 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (₩6,214) | ₩8,457 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (₩3,043) | ₩5,308 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (₩3,625) | ₩8,235 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (₩8,478) | ₩12,817 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 23% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Albania | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (₩34,892) | ₩32,969 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (₩20,576) | ₩29,287 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩379,963 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (₩52,889) | ₩89,730 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (₩13,939) | ₩17,897 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (₩2,782) | ₩6,563 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (₩4,245) | ₩5,017 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (₩872,296) | ₩795,597 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (₩291) | ₩236 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (₩42,578) | ₩116,074 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (₩3,985) | ₩4,500 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 573 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 45% cheaper than in South Korea
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