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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 1.25 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Albania.

5.84 USD
1.25 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 2.22 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Albania.

2.39 USD
2.22 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 11.45 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Albania.

20.99 USD
11.45 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 10.5 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Albania.

18.00 USD
10.50 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 7.38 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Albania.

17.42 USD
7.38 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 3.87 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in Albania.

16.00 USD
3.87 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 1.23 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Albania.

3.21 USD
1.23 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.49 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Albania.

4.74 USD
3.49 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 1.89 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Albania.

3.93 USD
1.89 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 1.03 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Albania.

2.84 USD
1.03 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

4.27 USD
0.97 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 9.41 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Albania.

16.71 USD
9.41 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 1.79 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in the United States.

1.25 USD
1.79 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 0.98 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Albania.

3.90 USD
0.98 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 1.61 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Albania.

5.33 USD
1.61 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 1.01 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Albania.

4.26 USD
1.01 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 1.91 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Albania.

8.22 USD
1.91 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 1.58 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Albania.

6.25 USD
1.58 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 0.69 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Albania.

2.50 USD
0.69 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Albania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.36 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Albania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 1.73 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Albania.

5.22 USD
1.73 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 1.79 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Albania.

2.80 USD
1.79 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 2.21 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Albania.

8.00 USD
2.21 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10 USD in the United States and 3.71 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Albania.

10.00 USD
3.71 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 7.73 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Albania.

12.00 USD
7.73 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 44.2 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Albania.

100.00 USD
44.20 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 7.73 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Albania.

25.00 USD
7.73 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 0.89 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Albania.

2.20 USD
0.89 USD

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 0.95 USD in the United States and 1.96 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in the United States.

0.95 USD
1.96 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 USD in the United States and 1.96 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in the United States.

0.92 USD
1.96 USD

LPG 1L

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0.63 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Albania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.45 times more for transportation in the United States than in Albania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 17.68 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Albania.

129.00 USD
17.68 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 0.44 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 84% lower in Albania.

2.75 USD
0.44 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 13 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Albania.

30.00 USD
13.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 3.31 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in the United States.

1.86 USD
3.31 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 3.31 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Albania.

4.50 USD
3.31 USD

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 18 USD in the United States and 8.18 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Albania.

18.00 USD
8.18 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 45.17 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 54% lower in Albania.

98.26 USD
45.17 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 22.52 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Albania.

38.00 USD
22.52 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Albania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.88 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 3800 USD in the United States and 560.64 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Albania.

3 800 USD
560.64 USD

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 2380 USD in the United States and 349.69 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Albania.

2 380 USD
349.69 USD

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 7094 USD in the United States and 1042 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Albania.

7 094 USD
1 042 USD

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 4107 USD in the United States and 574.35 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 86% lower in Albania.

4 107 USD
574.35 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Albania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.61 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 14278 USD in the United States and 2830 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Albania.

14 278 USD
2 830 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9275 USD in the United States and 1372 USD in Albania. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Albania.

9 275 USD
1 372 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Albania - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 10.15 times higher than in Albania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 590.81 USD in Albania. The average salary is 90.1% lower in Albania.

5 997 USD
590.81 USD

Hotels

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

One star

99.8 USD
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Two stars

157 USD
82.2 USD

Three stars

221 USD
81.9 USD

Four stars

309 USD
100 USD

Five stars

654 USD
194 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Nov 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3602 hotels • Albania: 17 cities, 242 hotels

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