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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Albania

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United States vs. Albania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.93 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Albania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.32 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Albania.

6.32 EUR
1.49 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.78 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in the United States.

2.15 EUR
2.37 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 13.59 EUR (15.94 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Albania.

17.00 EUR
13.59 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.34 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.22 EUR (11.99 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Albania.

15.34 EUR
10.22 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.71 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 6.61 EUR (7.75 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Albania.

13.71 EUR
6.61 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.2 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 3.78 EUR (4.44 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Albania.

16.20 EUR
3.78 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.45 EUR (1.7 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Albania.

2.85 EUR
1.45 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.13 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.37 EUR (3.95 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 45% lower in Albania.

6.13 EUR
3.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.25 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.19 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Albania.

3.25 EUR
1.87 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.30 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.51 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in Albania.

2.51 EUR
1.29 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.13 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Albania.

4.27 EUR
0.97 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.63 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 11.38 EUR (13.35 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Albania.

14.63 EUR
11.38 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.18 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.86 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.33 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 67% lower in Albania.

3.42 EUR
1.13 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Albania.

4.88 EUR
1.77 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.31 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Albania.

3.19 EUR
1.12 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.05 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.2 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Albania.

7.05 EUR
1.87 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.65 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.43 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.66 EUR (1.95 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Albania.

5.43 EUR
1.66 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Albania.

2.12 EUR
0.66 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Albania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.21 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Albania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2.06 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 65% lower in Albania.

5.00 EUR
1.75 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.93 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Albania.

2.81 EUR
1.65 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.82 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.56 EUR (3 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Albania.

6.82 EUR
2.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.58 EUR (4.2 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 65% lower in Albania.

10.23 EUR
3.58 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.23 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 9.2 EUR (10.8 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Albania.

10.23 EUR
9.20 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.34 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 51.12 EUR (59.97 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Albania.

119.34 EUR
51.12 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.16 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 10.22 EUR (11.99 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Albania.

22.16 EUR
10.22 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Albania.

2.17 EUR
0.80 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Albania - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.17 times less for fuel in the United States than in Albania.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.77 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
1.77 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.58 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Albania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.1 times more for transportation in the United States than in Albania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.52 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 16.36 EUR (19.19 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Albania.

112.52 EUR
16.36 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Albania.

2.47 EUR
0.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.8 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 15.34 EUR (17.99 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Albania.

35.80 EUR
15.34 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 3.07 EUR (3.6 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in the United States.

1.85 EUR
3.07 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.07 EUR (3.6 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Albania.

4.25 EUR
3.07 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. Albania - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.05 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 8.18 EUR (9.6 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 52% lower in Albania.

17.05 EUR
8.18 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.49 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 47.64 EUR (55.89 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Albania.

134.49 EUR
47.64 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.41 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 18.06 EUR (21.19 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Albania.

55.41 EUR
18.06 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Albania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.22 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Albania.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 3459 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 707.1 EUR (829.49 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Albania.

3 459 EUR
707.10 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2168 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 473.11 EUR (555 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Albania.

2 168 EUR
473.11 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 7008 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1304 EUR (1529.8 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Albania.

7 008 EUR
1 304 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4455 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 790.62 EUR (927.48 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Albania.

4 455 EUR
790.62 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Albania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.27 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Albania.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14794 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 3163 EUR (3709.92 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Albania.

14 794 EUR
3 163 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 10379 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1616 EUR (1895.74 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Albania.

10 379 EUR
1 616 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Albania - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 6.28 times higher than in Albania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4386 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 698.91 EUR (819.89 USD) in Albania. The average salary is 84.1% lower in Albania.

4 386 EUR
698.91 EUR

Hotels

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United States vs. Albania - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

88.4 EUR
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Two stars

125 EUR
60.2 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
77.1 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
83 EUR

Five stars

512 EUR
150 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Albania: 19 cities, 257 hotels

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