Cost of living in Albania compared to Vietnam
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| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 74% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 830 Lek (246,015 ₫) | 85,737 ₫ | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 800 Lek (237,136 ₫) | 100,856 ₫ | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 340 Lek (100,825 ₫) | 50,085 ₫ | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 152 Lek (45,085 ₫) | 38,089 ₫ | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 327 Lek (97,059 ₫) | 54,580 ₫ | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 198 Lek (58,641 ₫) | 28,165 ₫ | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 398 Lek (118,024 ₫) | 232,598 ₫ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179 Lek (53,049 ₫) | 56,357 ₫ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (27,416 ₫) | 28,037 ₫ | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 109 Lek (32,184 ₫) | 14,392 ₫ | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,293 Lek (383,164 ₫) | 259,351 ₫ | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (56,317 ₫) | 28,847 ₫ | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 Lek (14,961 ₫) | 17,237 ₫ | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 30% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 54,597 Lek (16,183,704 ₫) | 19,515,400 ₫ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (12,389,617 ₫) | 11,981,800 ₫ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (4,002,827 ₫) | 1,489,540 ₫ | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (8,892,601 ₫) | 8,779,600 ₫ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (7,024,710 ₫) | 6,451,720 ₫ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (2,650,407 ₫) | 1,226,160 ₫ | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,311 Lek (388,509 ₫) | 257,204 ₫ | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (8,647,521 ₫) | 7,331,050 ₫ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (6,015,282 ₫) | 3,137,940 ₫ | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (384,237 ₫) | 124,084 ₫ | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (284,166 ₫) | 72,420 ₫ | + 292% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 23% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (1,161,172 ₫) | 1,240,820 ₫ | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (1,056,432 ₫) | 907,739 ₫ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (2,569,748 ₫) | 1,926,190 ₫ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (3,842,374 ₫) | 1,606,060 ₫ | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 24% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (163,031,024 ₫) | 751,050,000 ₫ | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 183 Lek (54,131 ₫) | 23,694 ₫ | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,771 Lek (525,028 ₫) | 170,455 ₫ | + 208% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 58% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (59,284 ₫) | 65,284 ₫ | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (198,399 ₫) | 120,947 ₫ | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (741,050 ₫) | 343,711 ₫ | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (74,105 ₫) | 75,846 ₫ | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (111,158 ₫) | 92,931 ₫ | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (122,532 ₫) | 88,810 ₫ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (98,964 ₫) | 32,359 ₫ | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (113,329 ₫) | 27,921 ₫ | + 306% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (167,280 ₫) | 184,459 ₫ | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 70% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
| Albania | Vietnam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (906,633 ₫) | 297,305 ₫ | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (474,272 ₫) | 260,091 ₫ | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,048,140 ₫ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (1,359,951 ₫) | 591,088 ₫ | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (236,918 ₫) | 178,419 ₫ | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (59,284 ₫) | 55,985 ₫ | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (92,832 ₫) | 51,820 ₫ | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (22,231,503 ₫) | 11,000,500 ₫ | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1,583 ₫ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (1,072,136 ₫) | 714,558 ₫ | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (104,810 ₫) | 33,415 ₫ | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 525 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Albania is 40% more expensive than in Vietnam
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