Cost of living in Albania compared to Tanzania
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 48% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Albania | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (19,642 Shilling) | 10,939 Shilling | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (13,191 Shilling) | 11,833 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 399 Lek (8,734 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 181 Lek (3,969 Shilling) | 3,011 Shilling | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 308 Lek (6,743 Shilling) | 3,980 Shilling | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 189 Lek (4,134 Shilling) | 1,847 Shilling | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (13,563 Shilling) | 8,051 Shilling | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (3,648 Shilling) | 1,227 Shilling | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (3,028 Shilling) | 3,562 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (2,428 Shilling) | 2,446 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (35,592 Shilling) | 16,656 Shilling | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (3,837 Shilling) | 3,395 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (2,219 Shilling) | 1,192 Shilling | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 133% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Albania | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 95,943 Lek (2,101,602 Shilling) | 853,839 Shilling | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (1,008,939 Shilling) | 402,559 Shilling | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (364,011 Shilling) | 124,484 Shilling | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (1,500,357 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (1,076,751 Shilling) | 274,360 Shilling | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (557,035 Shilling) | 151,280 Shilling | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,960 Lek (130,561 Shilling) | 35,392 Shilling | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (1,080,333 Shilling) | 1,244,840 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (657,139 Shilling) | 197,441 Shilling | + 233% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (30,398 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (11,929 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 62% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Albania | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (97,153 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 1288% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (85,851 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (182,990 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 1120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (228,912 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 1045% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 24% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Albania | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (21,775,540 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 230 Lek (5,044 Shilling) | 2,650 Shilling | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,557 Lek (34,116 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 119% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Albania | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (26,286 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | + 338% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (21,905 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (68,071 Shilling) | 39,226 Shilling | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (20,798 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 316% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (8,015 Shilling) | 3,750 Shilling | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (11,703 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (5,731 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (6,827 Shilling) | 3,000 Shilling | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (15,968 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 84% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Albania | Tanzania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (65,714 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 839% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (38,751 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (99,610 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (25,387 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 1169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (5,239 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (7,995 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 300% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (1,642,848 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 448% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (548 Shilling) | 628 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (80,190 Shilling) | 41,619 Shilling | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (7,485 Shilling) | 4,350 Shilling | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 388 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 69% more expensive than in Tanzania
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