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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 22.72 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 4.78 PLN (1.23 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 79% lower in Albania.

22.72 PLN
4.78 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.3 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 8.51 PLN (2.19 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Albania.

9.30 PLN
8.51 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 81.66 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 43.92 PLN (11.29 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Albania.

81.66 PLN
43.92 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 70.03 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 40.26 PLN (10.35 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Albania.

70.03 PLN
40.26 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 67.77 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 28.3 PLN (7.27 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Albania.

67.77 PLN
28.30 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 62.25 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 14.83 PLN (3.81 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Albania.

62.25 PLN
14.83 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.49 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 4.72 PLN (1.21 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Albania.

12.49 PLN
4.72 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.44 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 13.4 PLN (3.44 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Albania.

18.44 PLN
13.40 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.29 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 7.23 PLN (1.86 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Albania.

15.29 PLN
7.23 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

97.22 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.05 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 3.96 PLN (1.02 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Albania.

11.05 PLN
3.96 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.61 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 3.7 PLN (0.95 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Albania.

16.61 PLN
3.70 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 65.01 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 36.09 PLN (9.28 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Albania.

65.01 PLN
36.09 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.86 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 6.87 PLN (1.77 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the United States.

4.86 PLN
6.87 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.17 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 3.75 PLN (0.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Albania.

15.17 PLN
3.75 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.74 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 6.19 PLN (1.59 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Albania.

20.74 PLN
6.19 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.57 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 3.87 PLN (0.99 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Albania.

16.57 PLN
3.87 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 31.98 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 7.34 PLN (1.89 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 77% lower in Albania.

31.98 PLN
7.34 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

34.94 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 24.32 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 6.05 PLN (1.56 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Albania.

24.32 PLN
6.05 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.73 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 2.64 PLN (0.68 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Albania.

9.73 PLN
2.64 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Albania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.39 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Albania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.31 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 6.63 PLN (1.7 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Albania.

20.31 PLN
6.63 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.89 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 6.85 PLN (1.76 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Albania.

10.89 PLN
6.85 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 31.12 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 8.48 PLN (2.18 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Albania.

31.12 PLN
8.48 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 38.9 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 14.24 PLN (3.66 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Albania.

38.90 PLN
14.24 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 46.69 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 29.67 PLN (7.63 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Albania.

46.69 PLN
29.67 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 389.04 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 169.52 PLN (43.57 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Albania.

389.04 PLN
169.52 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 97.26 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 29.67 PLN (7.63 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Albania.

97.26 PLN
29.67 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.56 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 3.4 PLN (0.87 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Albania.

8.56 PLN
3.40 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Albania - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.1 times less for fuel in the United States than in Albania.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.68 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 7.63 PLN (1.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in the United States.

3.68 PLN
7.63 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.57 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 7.63 PLN (1.96 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in the United States.

3.57 PLN
7.63 PLN

LPG 1L

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2.46 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Albania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.52 times more for transportation in the United States than in Albania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 501.87 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 67.81 PLN (17.43 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Albania.

501.87 PLN
67.81 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.7 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.7 PLN (0.44 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Albania.

10.70 PLN
1.70 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 116.71 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 49.86 PLN (12.82 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Albania.

116.71 PLN
49.86 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.24 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 12.71 PLN (3.27 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 43% lower in the United States.

7.24 PLN
12.71 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.51 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 12.71 PLN (3.27 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in Albania.

17.51 PLN
12.71 PLN

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 70.03 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 31.36 PLN (8.06 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Albania.

70.03 PLN
31.36 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 382.28 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 173.24 PLN (44.53 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Albania.

382.28 PLN
173.24 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 147.84 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 86.38 PLN (22.2 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Albania.

147.84 PLN
86.38 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Albania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.98 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 14786 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 2150 PLN (552.7 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Albania.

14 786 PLN
2 150 PLN

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 9260 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1341 PLN (344.74 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Albania.

9 260 PLN
1 341 PLN

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 27599 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 3996 PLN (1027.03 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Albania.

27 599 PLN
3 996 PLN

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 15980 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 2203 PLN (566.22 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Albania.

15 980 PLN
2 203 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Albania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.69 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 55547 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 10854 PLN (2789.81 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Albania.

55 547 PLN
10 854 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 36085 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 5264 PLN (1353.02 USD) in Albania. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Albania.

36 085 PLN
5 264 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Albania - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 10.3 times higher than in Albania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 23331 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2266 PLN (582.44 USD) in Albania. The average salary is 90.3% lower in Albania.

23 331 PLN
2 266 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

404 PLN
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Two stars

569 PLN
275 PLN

Three stars

759 PLN
352 PLN

Four stars

982 PLN
379 PLN

Five stars

2 338 PLN
686 PLN

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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