Cost of living in Albania compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (19,220 Shilling) | 5,132 Shilling | + 274% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (9,208 Shilling) | 9,225 Shilling | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek (7,177 Shilling) | 7,356 Shilling | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (2,827 Shilling) | 2,293 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 Lek (3,873 Shilling) | 5,698 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (2,607 Shilling) | 2,335 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (8,781 Shilling) | 5,348 Shilling | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (2,903 Shilling) | 5,106 Shilling | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Lek (1,499 Shilling) | 1,405 Shilling | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (2,547 Shilling) | 2,568 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (21,003 Shilling) | 16,414 Shilling | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 158 Lek (3,494 Shilling) | 2,465 Shilling | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (1,817 Shilling) | 2,994 Shilling | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (1,064,233 Shilling) | 2,714,800 Shilling | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,646 Lek (856,571 Shilling) | 733,571 Shilling | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,962 Lek (154,312 Shilling) | 126,454 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 38,407 Lek (851,274 Shilling) | 924,328 Shilling | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (618,290 Shilling) | 893,304 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (108,126 Shilling) | 89,563 Shilling | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,299 Lek (28,787 Shilling) | 54,322 Shilling | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,826 Lek (616,761 Shilling) | 634,937 Shilling | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (206,995 Shilling) | 270,394 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (12,281 Shilling) | 11,641 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (6,649 Shilling) | 17,547 Shilling | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 151% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (145,436 Shilling) | 69,935 Shilling | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (162,515 Shilling) | 63,678 Shilling | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (211,573 Shilling) | 77,975 Shilling | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (349,828 Shilling) | 121,488 Shilling | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 81% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (62,061,538 Shilling) | 17,807,600 Shilling | + 249% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (3,988 Shilling) | 2,309 Shilling | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (33,340 Shilling) | 28,257 Shilling | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 68% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 785 Lek (17,401 Shilling) | 7,109 Shilling | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (29,838 Shilling) | 16,154 Shilling | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (60,593 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (19,056 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (15,805 Shilling) | 6,798 Shilling | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (10,066 Shilling) | 5,209 Shilling | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (4,145 Shilling) | 3,401 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (8,576 Shilling) | 1,963 Shilling | + 337% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (11,082 Shilling) | 9,197 Shilling | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 71% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (74,059 Shilling) | 18,251 Shilling | + 306% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (31,614 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (74,730 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (110,661 Shilling) | 52,881 Shilling | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (18,122 Shilling) | 7,279 Shilling | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (3,565 Shilling) | 4,297 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (8,912 Shilling) | 2,617 Shilling | + 240% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (554,121 Shilling) | 428,584 Shilling | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 343 Shilling | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,231 Lek (93,788 Shilling) | 67,200 Shilling | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 309 Lek (6,846 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 28% more expensive than in Tanzania
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