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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 2.35 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Albania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.22 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Albania.

5.37 EUR
1.12 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 2 EUR (2.18 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Albania.

2.20 EUR
2.00 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.29 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 10.34 EUR (11.25 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Albania.

19.29 EUR
10.34 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.48 EUR (10.31 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Albania.

16.54 EUR
9.48 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.01 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 6.66 EUR (7.25 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Albania.

16.01 EUR
6.66 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 3.49 EUR (3.8 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Albania.

14.71 EUR
3.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.21 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Albania.

2.95 EUR
1.11 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.15 EUR (3.43 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Albania.

4.36 EUR
3.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (1.85 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Albania.

3.61 EUR
1.70 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.97 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.01 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Albania.

2.61 EUR
0.93 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Albania.

3.92 EUR
0.87 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 8.49 EUR (9.24 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Albania.

15.36 EUR
8.49 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.62 EUR (1.76 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 29% lower in the United States.

1.15 EUR
1.62 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.58 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (0.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Albania.

3.58 EUR
0.88 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.59 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Albania.

4.90 EUR
1.46 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Albania.

3.92 EUR
0.91 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.73 EUR (1.88 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Albania.

7.56 EUR
1.73 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.25 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.74 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.42 EUR (1.55 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Albania.

5.74 EUR
1.42 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.68 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 73% lower in Albania.

2.30 EUR
0.62 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Albania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.4 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Albania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.7 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Albania.

4.80 EUR
1.56 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.75 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Albania.

2.57 EUR
1.61 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.35 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.99 EUR (2.17 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Albania.

7.35 EUR
1.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.19 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3.35 EUR (3.65 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Albania.

9.19 EUR
3.35 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.98 EUR (7.6 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Albania.

11.03 EUR
6.98 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 39.9 EUR (43.41 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Albania.

91.92 EUR
39.90 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 6.98 EUR (7.6 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Albania.

22.98 EUR
6.98 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.87 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Albania.

2.02 EUR
0.80 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Albania - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.92 times less for fuel in the United States than in Albania.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States and 1.79 EUR (1.95 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in the United States.

1.00 EUR
1.79 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (1.93 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 52% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
1.77 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.62 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Albania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.54 times more for transportation in the United States than in Albania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 15.96 EUR (17.36 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Albania.

118.57 EUR
15.96 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.4 EUR (0.43 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Albania.

2.53 EUR
0.40 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.57 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 11.73 EUR (12.77 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Albania.

27.57 EUR
11.73 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.99 EUR (3.26 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in the United States.

1.71 EUR
2.99 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 2.99 EUR (3.26 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Albania.

4.14 EUR
2.99 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 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.38 EUR (8.03 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Albania.

16.54 EUR
7.38 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.32 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 40.77 EUR (44.36 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Albania.

90.32 EUR
40.77 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.93 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 20.33 EUR (22.12 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Albania.

34.93 EUR
20.33 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Albania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.01 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 3493 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 506.1 EUR (550.61 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Albania.

3 493 EUR
506.10 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 2188 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 315.67 EUR (343.43 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Albania.

2 188 EUR
315.67 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 6521 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 940.43 EUR (1023.15 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Albania.

6 521 EUR
940.43 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 3775 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 518.47 EUR (564.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Albania.

3 775 EUR
518.47 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Albania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.71 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 13124 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2555 EUR (2779.28 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Albania.

13 124 EUR
2 555 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 8525 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1239 EUR (1347.91 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Albania.

8 525 EUR
1 239 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Albania - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 10.34 times higher than in Albania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5512 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 533.33 EUR (580.24 USD) in Albania. The average salary is 90.3% lower in Albania.

5 512 EUR
533.33 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

104 EUR
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Two stars

119 EUR
75.4 EUR

Three stars

165 EUR
78.8 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
95.7 EUR

Five stars

506 EUR
166 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels • Albania: 18 cities, 263 hotels

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