Cost of living in Albania compared to United States
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Albania is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Albania | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek ($9) | $20 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek ($9) | $11 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek ($3.90) | $5.47 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek ($1.80) | $1.05 | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | 326 Lek ($3.60) | $4.43 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek ($1.79) | $4.51 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek ($1.45) | $3.96 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek ($1.01) | $2.06 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek ($1.02) | $3.71 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek ($12) | $17 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek ($2.10) | $2.86 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek ($0.74) | $2.59 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Albania is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Albania | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek ($758) | $2,852 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 45,464 Lek ($502) | $2,119 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek ($149) | $220 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek ($718) | $2,032 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek ($276) | $1,492 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek ($99) | $163 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek ($62) | $59 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek ($322) | $260 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek ($224) | $145 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek ($14) | $14 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek ($11) | $33 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Albania is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Albania | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek ($43) | $57 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek ($39) | $55 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek ($96) | $102 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek ($143) | $137 | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Albania | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek ($6,074) | $29,204 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek ($2.08) | $0.95 | + 118% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek ($17) | $80 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Albania | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek ($2.21) | $9 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek ($7) | $23 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek ($28) | $157 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek ($2.76) | $9 | - 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek ($4.14) | $4.96 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek ($4.57) | $6 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek ($3.69) | $4.71 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek ($4.22) | $2.33 | + 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek ($6) | $29 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Albania | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek ($34) | $60 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek ($18) | $29 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $232 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek ($51) | $101 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek ($2.21) | $5.74 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek ($3.46) | $7 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek ($828) | $500 | + 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek ($45) | $63 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek ($3.60) | $10 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,100 prices entered by 2,130 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 52% cheaper than in United States
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