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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Albania

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Grocery

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United States vs. Albania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.21 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Albania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.17 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.3 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Albania.

5.17 EUR
1.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 2.05 EUR (2.31 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Albania.

2.12 EUR
2.05 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.58 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 10.57 EUR (11.94 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 43.1% lower in Albania.

18.58 EUR
10.57 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.94 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.69 EUR (10.95 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Albania.

15.94 EUR
9.69 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.42 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 6.81 EUR (7.7 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Albania.

15.42 EUR
6.81 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.17 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 3.57 EUR (4.03 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Albania.

14.17 EUR
3.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.84 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.28 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Albania.

2.84 EUR
1.14 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.2 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.23 EUR (3.64 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Albania.

4.20 EUR
3.23 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.48 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.74 EUR (1.97 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 50% lower in Albania.

3.48 EUR
1.74 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.12 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.08 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Albania.

2.51 EUR
0.95 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.78 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Albania.

3.78 EUR
0.89 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.79 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 8.69 EUR (9.81 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Albania.

14.79 EUR
8.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.66 EUR (1.87 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in the United States.

1.11 EUR
1.66 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.45 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Albania.

3.45 EUR
0.90 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.72 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.49 EUR (1.68 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Albania.

4.72 EUR
1.49 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.77 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.05 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Albania.

3.77 EUR
0.93 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.28 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Albania.

7.28 EUR
1.77 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.95 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.53 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.65 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Albania.

5.53 EUR
1.46 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.21 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.72 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 71% lower in Albania.

2.21 EUR
0.64 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Albania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.26 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Albania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.62 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.6 EUR (1.8 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Albania.

4.62 EUR
1.60 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.48 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Albania.

2.48 EUR
1.65 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.08 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.3 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Albania.

7.08 EUR
2.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.85 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3.43 EUR (3.87 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Albania.

8.85 EUR
3.43 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.62 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7.14 EUR (8.07 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in Albania.

10.62 EUR
7.14 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.53 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 40.81 EUR (46.1 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Albania.

88.53 EUR
40.81 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.13 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 7.14 EUR (8.07 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Albania.

22.13 EUR
7.14 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.95 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.93 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Albania.

1.95 EUR
0.82 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Albania - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.11 times less for fuel in the United States than in Albania.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.74 EUR (1.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
1.74 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.74 EUR (1.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.74 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.56 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Albania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.27 times more for transportation in the United States than in Albania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 114.21 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 16.32 EUR (18.44 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Albania.

114.21 EUR
16.32 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.43 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.41 EUR (0.46 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Albania.

2.43 EUR
0.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.56 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (13.56 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Albania.

26.56 EUR
12.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 3.06 EUR (3.46 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in the United States.

1.65 EUR
3.06 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.98 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 3.06 EUR (3.46 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Albania.

3.98 EUR
3.06 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 15.94 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.55 EUR (8.53 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Albania.

15.94 EUR
7.55 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.99 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 41.71 EUR (47.11 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Albania.

86.99 EUR
41.71 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.64 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 20.8 EUR (23.49 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Albania.

33.64 EUR
20.80 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Albania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.6 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 3365 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 517.68 EUR (584.71 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Albania.

3 365 EUR
517.68 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 2107 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 322.89 EUR (364.7 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Albania.

2 107 EUR
322.89 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 6281 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 961.95 EUR (1086.52 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Albania.

6 281 EUR
961.95 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 3637 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 530.34 EUR (599.02 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Albania.

3 637 EUR
530.34 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Albania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.37 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 12641 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2613 EUR (2951.41 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Albania.

12 641 EUR
2 613 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 8212 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1267 EUR (1431.39 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Albania.

8 212 EUR
1 267 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Albania - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 9.73 times higher than in Albania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5309 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 545.53 EUR (616.18 USD) in Albania. The average salary is 89.7% lower in Albania.

5 309 EUR
545.53 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.8 EUR
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Two stars

129 EUR
62.5 EUR

Three stars

173 EUR
80.1 EUR

Four stars

223 EUR
86.2 EUR

Five stars

532 EUR
156 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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