Cost of living in Albania compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek (257 ฿) | 186 ฿ | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (123 ฿) | 186 ฿ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (97 ฿) | 69 ฿ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (39 ฿) | 51 ฿ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 179 Lek (53 ฿) | 74 ฿ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (35 ฿) | 40 ฿ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek (117 ฿) | 306 ฿ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (39 ฿) | 82 ฿ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (22 ฿) | 45 ฿ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (34 ฿) | 56 ฿ | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek (280 ฿) | 773 ฿ | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 176 Lek (52 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek (24 ฿) | 38 ฿ | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 45% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek (14,206 ฿) | 39,676 ฿ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,770 Lek (9,695 ฿) | 21,135 ฿ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,922 Lek (2,344 ฿) | 2,299 ฿ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 38,407 Lek (11,363 ฿) | 24,298 ฿ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek (8,253 ฿) | 11,435 ฿ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek (1,443 ฿) | 1,197 ฿ | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,334 Lek (395 ฿) | 508 ฿ | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 43,440 Lek (12,853 ฿) | 10,018 ฿ | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek (2,763 ฿) | 1,834 ฿ | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek (164 ฿) | 189 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (89 ฿) | 155 ฿ | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 61% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek (1,941 ฿) | 1,431 ฿ | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek (2,169 ฿) | 1,190 ฿ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek (2,824 ฿) | 2,989 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek (4,670 ฿) | 2,421 ฿ | + 93% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek (828,434 ฿) | 1,254,070 ฿ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (53 ฿) | 29 ฿ | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek (445 ฿) | 1,048 ฿ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 43% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 726 Lek (215 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek (398 ฿) | 305 ฿ | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek (809 ฿) | 918 ฿ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek (254 ฿) | 185 ฿ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek (211 ฿) | 91 ฿ | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek (134 ฿) | 114 ฿ | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (55 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek (114 ฿) | 58 ฿ | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 437 Lek (129 ฿) | 224 ฿ | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek (989 ฿) | 635 ฿ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek (422 ฿) | 425 ฿ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek (998 ฿) | 3,097 ฿ | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek (1,477 ฿) | 1,474 ฿ | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek (242 ฿) | 299 ฿ | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek (48 ฿) | 120 ฿ | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek (119 ฿) | 106 ฿ | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek (7,397 ฿) | 14,474 ฿ | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 2.98 ฿ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,303 Lek (1,273 ฿) | 2,022 ฿ | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 321 Lek (95 ฿) | 120 ฿ | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Thailand
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