Cost of living in Albania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (Rp 140,784) | Rp 54,762 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (Rp 132,103) | Rp 59,127 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (Rp 60,519) | Rp 30,882 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 163 Lek (Rp 27,946) | Rp 22,798 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 326 Lek (Rp 55,999) | Rp 29,260 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 162 Lek (Rp 27,808) | Rp 13,924 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 552 Lek (Rp 94,707) | Rp 85,378 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (Rp 22,546) | Rp 46,085 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 92 Lek (Rp 15,700) | Rp 20,007 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 92 Lek (Rp 15,842) | Rp 34,828 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,131 Lek (Rp 194,080) | Rp 346,370 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (Rp 32,597) | Rp 19,943 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (Rp 11,463) | Rp 19,984 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,481 Lek (Rp 10,205,455) | Rp 21,980,300 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,798 Lek (Rp 7,171,372) | Rp 12,062,800 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (Rp 2,316,921) | Rp 2,028,600 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 46,779 Lek (Rp 8,026,086) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 23,699 Lek (Rp 4,066,051) | Rp 4,666,280 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (Rp 1,534,112) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,500 Lek (Rp 257,361) | Rp 378,883 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (Rp 5,005,368) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (Rp 3,481,772) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (Rp 222,405) | Rp 91,402 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (Rp 164,481) | Rp 89,674 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (Rp 672,111) | Rp 789,983 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (Rp 611,485) | Rp 508,463 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (Rp 1,487,425) | Rp 1,328,490 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (Rp 2,224,047) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (Rp 94,365,800) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (Rp 32,317) | Rp 12,778 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (Rp 266,076) | Rp 199,904 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (Rp 34,315) | Rp 22,456 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (Rp 114,838) | Rp 96,147 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (Rp 428,935) | Rp 275,446 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (Rp 42,894) | Rp 66,604 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (Rp 64,340) | Rp 26,592 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (Rp 70,924) | Rp 33,023 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (Rp 57,282) | Rp 27,953 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (Rp 65,597) | Rp 12,305 | + 433% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (Rp 96,825) | Rp 84,361 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Albania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (Rp 524,779) | Rp 245,575 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (Rp 274,519) | Rp 104,570 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (Rp 787,169) | Rp 379,769 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (Rp 137,133) | Rp 149,637 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (Rp 34,315) | Rp 38,584 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (Rp 53,733) | Rp 50,891 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (Rp 12,868,064) | Rp 7,628,420 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 3,584 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,617 Lek (Rp 620,575) | Rp 463,013 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (Rp 55,893) | Rp 40,435 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 881 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia
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