Cost of living in Albania compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 32% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (15,703 Shilling) | 14,277 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (9,319 Shilling) | 7,454 Shilling | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (5,525 Shilling) | 6,318 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (2,761 Shilling) | 1,848 Shilling | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (4,136 Shilling) | 5,511 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (2,165 Shilling) | 2,308 Shilling | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (7,889 Shilling) | 3,956 Shilling | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (2,055 Shilling) | 3,370 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (1,347 Shilling) | 1,153 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (3,512 Shilling) | 2,348 Shilling | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (34,998 Shilling) | 12,676 Shilling | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (3,576 Shilling) | 1,755 Shilling | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (3,509 Shilling) | 1,459 Shilling | + 141% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (560,839 Shilling) | 1,692,620 Shilling | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (630,764 Shilling) | 654,101 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (607,884 Shilling) | 160,135 Shilling | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (840,735 Shilling) | 1,637,760 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (448,671 Shilling) | 644,652 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (577,848 Shilling) | 307,982 Shilling | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (27,483 Shilling) | 69,990 Shilling | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (344,137 Shilling) | 794,737 Shilling | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (336,503 Shilling) | 238,410 Shilling | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (13,735 Shilling) | 5,049 Shilling | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (6,730 Shilling) | 7,649 Shilling | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 245% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 245% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (56,084 Shilling) | 26,327 Shilling | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (60,571 Shilling) | 18,800 Shilling | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (153,995 Shilling) | 46,367 Shilling | + 232% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (269,202 Shilling) | 27,676 Shilling | + 873% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 18% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,000,000 Shilling | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (3,367 Shilling) | 2,216 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (35,894 Shilling) | 26,840 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 37% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (13,711 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (22,569 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (67,301 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (24,448 Shilling) | 14,325 Shilling | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (9,042 Shilling) | 6,686 Shilling | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (9,706 Shilling) | 6,309 Shilling | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (4,946 Shilling) | 3,940 Shilling | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (9,088 Shilling) | 1,600 Shilling | + 468% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (10,275 Shilling) | 13,930 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 111% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (93,628 Shilling) | 18,093 Shilling | + 417% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (37,400 Shilling) | 14,943 Shilling | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (77,379 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (188,334 Shilling) | 72,855 Shilling | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (16,295 Shilling) | 14,005 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (3,983 Shilling) | 4,797 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (15,047 Shilling) | 4,139 Shilling | + 264% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (1,014,158 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 407% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (449 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (90,431 Shilling) | 61,101 Shilling | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (7,131 Shilling) | 4,564 Shilling | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 423 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 25% more expensive than in Tanzania
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