Cost of living in Albania compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 897 Lek (274 ฿) | 195 ฿ | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 602 Lek (184 ฿) | 256 ฿ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 440 Lek (134 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 177 Lek (54 ฿) | 60 ฿ | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 291 Lek (89 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 163 Lek (50 ฿) | 54 ฿ | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 619 Lek (189 ฿) | 384 ฿ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 167 Lek (51 ฿) | 93 ฿ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 138 Lek (42 ฿) | 76 ฿ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (34 ฿) | 57 ฿ | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,625 Lek (496 ฿) | 745 ฿ | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (53 ฿) | 44 ฿ | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 101 Lek (31 ฿) | 39 ฿ | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Albania is about the same as in Thailand | ||||
| Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 80,360 Lek (24,539 ฿) | 36,930 ฿ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (14,065 ฿) | 25,038 ฿ | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (5,075 ฿) | 2,285 ฿ | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,495 Lek (20,916 ฿) | 22,966 ฿ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (15,011 ฿) | 10,900 ฿ | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,430 Lek (7,766 ฿) | 1,600 ฿ | + 385% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,811 Lek (553 ฿) | 556 ฿ | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (15,061 ฿) | 10,707 ฿ | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (9,161 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | + 282% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (424 ฿) | 206 ฿ | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (166 ฿) | 266 ฿ | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (1,354 ฿) | 1,924 ฿ | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (1,197 ฿) | 967 ฿ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (2,551 ฿) | 2,762 ฿ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (3,191 ฿) | 2,835 ฿ | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 59% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (303,568 ฿) | 806,246 ฿ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 224 Lek (69 ฿) | 38 ฿ | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,554 Lek (475 ฿) | 2,607 ฿ | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 51% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (366 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 473% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (305 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (949 ฿) | 889 ฿ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (290 ฿) | 175 ฿ | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (112 ฿) | 95 ฿ | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (163 ฿) | 140 ฿ | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (80 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (95 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (223 ฿) | 221 ฿ | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Thailand | ||||
| Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (916 ฿) | 730 ฿ | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (540 ฿) | 378 ฿ | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,508 ฿ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (1,389 ฿) | 1,790 ฿ | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,198 Lek (366 ฿) | 271 ฿ | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (73 ฿) | 103 ฿ | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 365 Lek (111 ฿) | 97 ฿ | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (22,903 ฿) | 28,714 ฿ | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (8 ฿) | 1.66 ฿ | + 360% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (1,118 ฿) | 1,857 ฿ | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 343 Lek (105 ฿) | 138 ฿ | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,023 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Thailand
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