Cost of living in Albania compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (298 ฿) | 169 ฿ | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (279 ฿) | 193 ฿ | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (128 ฿) | 63 ฿ | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (59 ฿) | 67 ฿ | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (118 ฿) | 77 ฿ | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (59 ฿) | 75 ฿ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (200 ฿) | 372 ฿ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (48 ฿) | 101 ฿ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (36 ฿) | 51 ฿ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (34 ฿) | 53 ฿ | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (411 ฿) | 783 ฿ | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (69 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (24 ฿) | 70 ฿ | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (21,592 ฿) | 43,745 ฿ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (15,173 ฿) | 17,537 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (4,902 ฿) | 3,335 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (16,981 ฿) | 21,647 ฿ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (8,603 ฿) | 11,564 ฿ | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (3,246 ฿) | 1,379 ฿ | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (545 ฿) | 373 ฿ | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (10,590 ฿) | 8,749 ฿ | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (7,367 ฿) | 2,647 ฿ | + 178% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (471 ฿) | 177 ฿ | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (348 ฿) | 198 ฿ | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 11% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (1,422 ฿) | 1,961 ฿ | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (1,294 ฿) | 1,192 ฿ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (3,147 ฿) | 2,510 ฿ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (4,706 ฿) | 1,914 ฿ | + 146% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (199,654 ฿) | 891,654 ฿ | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (68 ฿) | 37 ฿ | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (563 ฿) | 1,344 ฿ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 17% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (73 ฿) | 131 ฿ | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (243 ฿) | 219 ฿ | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (908 ฿) | 1,179 ฿ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (91 ฿) | 151 ฿ | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (136 ฿) | 91 ฿ | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (150 ฿) | 142 ฿ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (121 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (139 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (205 ฿) | 200 ฿ | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 6% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Albania | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (1,110 ฿) | 643 ฿ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (581 ฿) | 359 ฿ | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,921 ฿ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (1,665 ฿) | 1,563 ฿ | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (290 ฿) | 326 ฿ | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (73 ฿) | 87 ฿ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (114 ฿) | 102 ฿ | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (27,226 ฿) | 26,900 ฿ | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (1,313 ฿) | 1,872 ฿ | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (118 ฿) | 158 ฿ | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 665 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Thailand
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