Cost of living in Albania compared to Taiwan
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Albania | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (298 NT$) | 196 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (195 NT$) | 147 NT$ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (151 NT$) | 128 NT$ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (59 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (95 NT$) | 122 NT$ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (41 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (147 NT$) | 230 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (48 NT$) | 133 NT$ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (33 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (31 NT$) | 49 NT$ | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (402 NT$) | 436 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (59 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (29 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 36% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Albania | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (28,141 NT$) | 46,160 NT$ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (16,892 NT$) | 28,930 NT$ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (7,104 NT$) | 1,512 NT$ | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (18,561 NT$) | 18,869 NT$ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (71,100 NT$) | 13,302 NT$ | + 434% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (6,425 NT$) | 5,598 NT$ | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (1,448 NT$) | 753 NT$ | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (12,798 NT$) | 14,757 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (9,598 NT$) | 1,650 NT$ | + 482% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (389 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 293% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (339 NT$) | 572 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Albania | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (1,209 NT$) | 2,350 NT$ | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (1,365 NT$) | 972 NT$ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (2,860 NT$) | 1,745 NT$ | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (4,225 NT$) | 3,514 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Albania | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (318,052 NT$) | 917,519 NT$ | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (67 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (497 NT$) | 1,292 NT$ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
| Albania | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (384 NT$) | 244 NT$ | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (320 NT$) | 244 NT$ | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (994 NT$) | 699 NT$ | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (304 NT$) | 199 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (117 NT$) | 183 NT$ | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (171 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (84 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (100 NT$) | 69 NT$ | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (233 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 40% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
| Albania | Taiwan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (960 NT$) | 500 NT$ | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (566 NT$) | 644 NT$ | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 6,000 NT$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (1,455 NT$) | 1,243 NT$ | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (423 NT$) | 402 NT$ | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (77 NT$) | 104 NT$ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (127 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (23,995 NT$) | 8,016 NT$ | + 199% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (8 NT$) | 5.05 NT$ | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (1,171 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (104 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 382 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Taiwan
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