Cost of living in Albania compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 Lek ($U348) | $U511 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek ($U167) | $U325 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 324 Lek ($U130) | $U163 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek ($U51) | $U33 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175 Lek ($U70) | $U109 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek ($U47) | $U78 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 396 Lek ($U159) | $U211 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek ($U53) | $U61 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 68 Lek ($U27) | $U45 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek ($U46) | $U71 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 948 Lek ($U380) | $U295 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 158 Lek ($U63) | $U111 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 82 Lek ($U33) | $U51 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 48,015 Lek ($U19,259) | $U33,550 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,646 Lek ($U15,501) | $U22,005 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 6,962 Lek ($U2,793) | $U4,300 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,250 Lek ($U14,540) | $U23,751 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,895 Lek ($U11,189) | $U15,729 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,878 Lek ($U1,957) | $U4,017 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,299 Lek ($U521) | $U1,141 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 27,826 Lek ($U11,161) | $U14,714 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,339 Lek ($U3,746) | $U5,161 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 554 Lek ($U222) | $U269 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek ($U120) | $U214 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 59% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,562 Lek ($U2,632) | $U2,669 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,332 Lek ($U2,941) | $U1,492 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,545 Lek ($U3,829) | $U3,516 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,783 Lek ($U6,331) | $U3,545 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 Lek ($U1,123,099) | $U1,192,260 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek ($U72) | $U55 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,504 Lek ($U603) | $U2,091 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 13% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 785 Lek ($U315) | $U327 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,346 Lek ($U540) | $U541 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,734 Lek ($U1,097) | $U1,454 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 860 Lek ($U345) | $U320 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 713 Lek ($U286) | $U139 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 454 Lek ($U182) | $U235 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek ($U75) | $U79 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 387 Lek ($U155) | $U105 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek ($U201) | $U396 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,341 Lek ($U1,340) | $U837 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,426 Lek ($U572) | $U558 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,372 Lek ($U1,352) | $U1,276 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,993 Lek ($U2,003) | $U1,898 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 818 Lek ($U328) | $U271 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 161 Lek ($U65) | $U181 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 402 Lek ($U161) | $U156 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Lek ($U10,028) | $U23,652 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $U7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,231 Lek ($U1,697) | $U1,762 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 309 Lek ($U124) | $U173 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Uruguay
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