Cost of living in Albania compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 51% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (₩9,864) | ₩9,368 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (₩4,726) | ₩6,669 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (₩3,710) | ₩6,359 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (₩1,483) | ₩2,595 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 179 Lek (₩2,036) | ₩4,079 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (₩1,338) | ₩5,742 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (₩4,507) | ₩11,535 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (₩1,490) | ₩6,965 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (₩850) | ₩4,312 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (₩1,307) | ₩2,632 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (₩10,779) | ₩25,238 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (₩1,997) | ₩2,622 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (₩928) | ₩3,132 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 59% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (₩546,186) | ₩1,647,450 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (₩372,767) | ₩1,060,460 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (₩90,117) | ₩336,254 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,132 Lek (₩456,521) | ₩669,754 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (₩317,319) | ₩605,216 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (₩55,493) | ₩91,170 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,334 Lek (₩15,172) | ₩30,708 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (₩494,153) | ₩515,397 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (₩106,234) | ₩131,154 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (₩6,303) | ₩28,954 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (₩3,413) | ₩13,020 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 32% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (₩74,641) | ₩58,979 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (₩83,406) | ₩55,180 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (₩108,583) | ₩108,239 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (₩179,538) | ₩193,113 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 38% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (₩31,851,200) | ₩34,330,100 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (₩2,047) | ₩1,511 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (₩17,111) | ₩74,667 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (₩8,262) | ₩6,016 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (₩15,314) | ₩7,390 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (₩31,098) | ₩215,280 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (₩9,780) | ₩16,991 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (₩8,112) | ₩8,772 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (₩5,166) | ₩10,077 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (₩2,127) | ₩3,569 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (₩4,401) | ₩2,563 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (₩4,971) | ₩17,354 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 25% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (₩38,009) | ₩39,171 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (₩16,225) | ₩21,123 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (₩38,353) | ₩165,595 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (₩56,793) | ₩82,956 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (₩9,301) | ₩11,911 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (₩1,829) | ₩4,963 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (₩4,574) | ₩5,826 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (₩284,386) | ₩547,998 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩1,500 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (₩48,952) | ₩61,748 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 321 Lek (₩3,655) | ₩4,538 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 41% cheaper than in South Korea
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