Cost of living in Albania compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 48% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (₩7,690) | ₩9,411 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (₩4,564) | ₩6,661 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (₩2,706) | ₩5,558 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (₩1,352) | ₩2,243 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (₩2,026) | ₩4,906 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (₩1,060) | ₩6,379 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (₩3,864) | ₩13,015 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (₩1,006) | ₩5,944 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (₩660) | ₩3,678 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (₩1,720) | ₩2,166 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (₩17,140) | ₩22,522 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (₩1,751) | ₩2,819 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (₩1,719) | ₩2,980 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 52% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (₩274,658) | ₩1,839,660 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (₩308,903) | ₩1,187,480 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (₩297,698) | ₩250,846 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (₩411,731) | ₩1,200,300 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (₩219,727) | ₩587,302 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (₩282,988) | ₩81,680 | + 246% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (₩13,459) | ₩41,339 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (₩168,534) | ₩352,573 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (₩164,795) | ₩113,587 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (₩6,727) | ₩13,071 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (₩3,296) | ₩13,039 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 36% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (₩27,466) | ₩41,844 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (₩29,663) | ₩52,250 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (₩75,416) | ₩95,365 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (₩131,836) | ₩173,054 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 45% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₩30,595,300 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (₩1,649) | ₩1,439 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (₩17,578) | ₩80,931 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 33% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (₩6,714) | ₩6,377 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (₩11,053) | ₩7,390 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (₩32,959) | ₩96,192 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (₩11,973) | ₩21,662 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (₩4,428) | ₩8,130 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (₩4,753) | ₩8,324 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (₩2,422) | ₩1,815 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (₩4,451) | ₩2,204 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (₩5,032) | ₩17,384 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 45% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (₩45,852) | ₩33,460 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (₩18,316) | ₩20,876 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (₩37,895) | ₩165,595 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (₩92,232) | ₩67,775 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (₩7,980) | ₩10,109 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (₩1,950) | ₩5,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (₩7,369) | ₩5,279 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (₩496,661) | ₩669,053 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (₩220) | ₩1,500 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (₩44,287) | ₩61,508 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (₩3,492) | ₩4,500 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 564 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 47% cheaper than in South Korea
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