Cost of living in Albania compared to Venezuela
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek ($9) | US $15 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek ($8) | US $9 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek ($3.85) | US $3.65 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek ($1.78) | US $1.94 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 326 Lek ($3.56) | US $2.72 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek ($1.77) | US $1.77 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek ($6) | US $3.87 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek ($1.43) | US $5.19 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek ($1.00) | US $2.50 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek ($1.01) | US $1.41 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek ($12) | US $11 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek ($2.07) | US $2.24 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek ($0.73) | US $1.26 | - 42% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek ($650) | US $717 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek ($456) | US $586 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek ($147) | US $40 | + 266% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek ($511) | US $482 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek ($259) | US $341 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek ($98) | US $30 | + 229% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek ($16) | US $26 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek ($319) | US $166 | + 92% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek ($222) | US $92 | + 140% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek ($14) | US $7 | + 96% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek ($10) | US $12 | - 12% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Albania is about the same as in Venezuela | ||||
Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek ($43) | US $54 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek ($39) | US $36 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek ($95) | US $109 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek ($142) | US $83 | + 70% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek ($6,006) | US $30,020 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek ($2.06) | US $0.50 | + 311% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek ($17) | US $29 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek ($2.18) | US $3.86 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek ($7) | US $10 | - 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek ($27) | US $36 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek ($2.73) | US $10 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek ($4.10) | US $3.93 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek ($4.51) | US $4.99 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek ($3.65) | US $3.00 | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek ($4.18) | US $2.40 | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek ($6) | US $13 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Albania | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek ($33) | US $29 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek ($17) | US $9 | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | US $64 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek ($50) | US $57 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek ($9) | US $10 | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek ($2.18) | US $4.42 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek ($3.42) | US $1.47 | + 133% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek ($819) | US $573 | + 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | US $0.59 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek ($44) | US $64 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek ($3.56) | US $3.56 | + 0% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,333 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Venezuela
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