Cost of living in Albania compared to Tanzania
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 43% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Albania | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 872 Lek (26,472 Shilling) | 22,139 Shilling | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 901 Lek (27,352 Shilling) | 9,035 Shilling | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 370 Lek (11,226 Shilling) | 11,190 Shilling | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 155 Lek (4,697 Shilling) | 4,500 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 346 Lek (10,511 Shilling) | 5,326 Shilling | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 205 Lek (6,217 Shilling) | 3,843 Shilling | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 482 Lek (14,629 Shilling) | 19,552 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (5,444 Shilling) | 4,104 Shilling | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 88 Lek (2,672 Shilling) | 2,622 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 117 Lek (3,549 Shilling) | 1,999 Shilling | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,286 Lek (39,020 Shilling) | 34,986 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 189 Lek (5,741 Shilling) | 2,167 Shilling | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 58 Lek (1,755 Shilling) | 1,488 Shilling | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Albania | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,370 Lek (1,650,058 Shilling) | 1,300,940 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,310 Lek (1,435,789 Shilling) | 487,138 Shilling | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,000 Lek (212,442 Shilling) | 128,282 Shilling | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 32,381 Lek (982,738 Shilling) | 869,187 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,232 Lek (765,747 Shilling) | 507,522 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,793 Lek (206,167 Shilling) | 268,102 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,317 Lek (39,979 Shilling) | 64,659 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (885,373 Shilling) | 834,854 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (615,872 Shilling) | 276,167 Shilling | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 600 Lek (18,209 Shilling) | 25,506 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (29,094 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 156% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Albania | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (118,886 Shilling) | 22,603 Shilling | + 426% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (108,162 Shilling) | 78,641 Shilling | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (455,233 Shilling) | 95,225 Shilling | + 378% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (393,400 Shilling) | 53,184 Shilling | + 640% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Albania | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (16,691,870 Shilling) | 42,500,700 Shilling | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 189 Lek (5,733 Shilling) | 3,200 Shilling | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,718 Lek (52,138 Shilling) | 36,792 Shilling | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 51% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Albania | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (6,070 Shilling) | 12,188 Shilling | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (20,313 Shilling) | 10,547 Shilling | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (75,872 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (7,587 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (11,381 Shilling) | 8,373 Shilling | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (12,545 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (10,132 Shilling) | 4,711 Shilling | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (11,603 Shilling) | 5,050 Shilling | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (17,127 Shilling) | 12,832 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 32% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Albania | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,522 Lek (137,246 Shilling) | 95,475 Shilling | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,400 Lek (42,488 Shilling) | 18,408 Shilling | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 40,000 Shilling | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,089 Lek (245,495 Shilling) | 64,935 Shilling | + 278% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,427 Lek (43,300 Shilling) | 5,922 Shilling | + 631% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (6,070 Shilling) | 5,264 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (9,505 Shilling) | 2,192 Shilling | + 334% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (2,276,164 Shilling) | 3,500,000 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,114 Lek (124,849 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 358 Lek (10,864 Shilling) | 5,368 Shilling | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 33% more expensive than in Tanzania
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