Cost of living in Albania compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Albania | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek ($U361) | $U663 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek ($U275) | $U427 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek ($U113) | $U175 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek ($U53) | $U38 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek ($U98) | $U156 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek ($U62) | $U108 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek ($U242) | $U298 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek ($U47) | $U69 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek ($U33) | $U54 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek ($U34) | $U92 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek ($U490) | $U323 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek ($U55) | $U127 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek ($U29) | $U63 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Albania | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek ($U25,393) | $U38,977 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek ($U13,162) | $U24,795 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek ($U3,464) | $U4,035 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek ($U19,606) | $U26,421 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek ($U13,122) | $U18,211 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek ($U3,275) | $U2,498 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek ($U685) | $U1,584 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek ($U18,877) | $U21,280 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek ($U4,192) | $U8,871 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek ($U270) | $U253 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek ($U282) | $U292 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 12% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Albania | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek ($U2,356) | $U2,911 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek ($U1,597) | $U1,382 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek ($U4,426) | $U4,168 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek ($U6,433) | $U3,552 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Albania | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek ($U567,746) | $U992,493 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 221 Lek ($U75) | $U73 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek ($U543) | $U2,530 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Albania | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek ($U239) | $U391 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek ($U342) | $U541 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek ($U1,496) | $U1,480 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek ($U324) | $U386 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek ($U148) | $U154 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek ($U229) | $U333 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek ($U82) | $U92 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek ($U96) | $U150 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek ($U280) | $U553 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Albania | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek ($U1,060) | $U989 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek ($U514) | $U642 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek ($U1,108) | $U1,324 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek ($U1,510) | $U2,230 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek ($U208) | $U299 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek ($U71) | $U175 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 332 Lek ($U113) | $U153 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek ($U24,829) | $U48,535 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek ($U9) | $U11 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,022 Lek ($U1,713) | $U2,484 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 324 Lek ($U110) | $U189 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,615 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Uruguay
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