Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Albania is 1.34 times less expensive as compared to Bulgaria.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Albania and Bulgaria. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Albania and Bulgaria.
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 Indicators  | Albania  | Bulgaria  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 40,000 ALL (376 USD) | 750 BGN (405 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 60,000 ALL (564 USD) | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 80,000 ALL (752 USD) | 1,800 BGN (972 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 25,000 ALL (235 USD) | 450 BGN (243 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 40,000 ALL (376 USD) | 750 BGN (405 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 55,000 ALL (517 USD) | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 4.2 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 0.01 to 0.45 % |
The average housing cost in Albania is 1.16 times less expensive than Bulgaria.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 50,000 ALL (470 USD) | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 6,000 ALL (56.40 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 40.92% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Albania costs 1.72 times less compared to Bulgaria.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 27.00% less in Albania compared to Bulgaria.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 100 ALL (0.94 USD) | 3.50 BGN (1.89 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 130 ALL (1.22 USD) | 2.20 BGN (1.19 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 30 ALL (0.28 USD) | 1 BGN (0.54 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 60 ALL (0.56 USD) | 1.10 BGN (0.59 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 170 ALL (1.60 USD) | 3.20 BGN (1.73 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 750 ALL (7.05 USD) | 8.50 BGN (4.59 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
In Albania, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.15 times less expensive than the cost in Bulgaria.
If you lived in Albania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 2.67% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 90 ALL (0.85 USD) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 130 ALL (1.22 USD) | 2.50 BGN (1.35 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 120 ALL (1.13 USD) | 3.50 BGN (1.89 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 80 ALL (0.75 USD) | 4 BGN (2.16 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 50 ALL (0.47 USD) | 1.80 BGN (0.97 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 120 ALL (1.13 USD) | 4.50 BGN (2.43 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 70 ALL (0.66 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 150 ALL (1.41 USD) | 5 BGN (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.87 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 100 ALL (0.94 USD) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 70 ALL (0.66 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 400 ALL (3.76 USD) | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 250 ALL (2.35 USD) | 6 BGN (3.24 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 33.29% less in Albania compared to Bulgaria.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 250 ALL (2.35 USD) | 8 BGN (4.32 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 120 ALL (1.13 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) | 2.50 BGN (1.35 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 800 ALL (7.52 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.98 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,200 ALL (11.28 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 40 ALL (0.38 USD) | 1.50 BGN (0.81 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 300 ALL (2.82 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 250 ALL (2.35 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 80 ALL (0.75 USD) | 1 BGN (0.54 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 50 ALL (0.47 USD) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 30 ALL (0.28 USD) | 1.50 BGN (0.81 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.20 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 1,500,000 ALL (14,100 USD) | 25,000 BGN (13,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 600 BGN (324 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 300 BGN (162 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 6 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) | 2.20 BGN (1.19 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 750 ALL (7.05 USD) | 8.40 BGN (4.54 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 300 ALL 2.82 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.01 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Albania compared to that of Bulgaria.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 8,000 ALL (75.20 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 20,000 ALL (188 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.04 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 30,000 ALL (282 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 8,000 ALL (75.20 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Haircuts  | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 800 ALL (7.52 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 400 ALL (3.76 USD) | 5 BGN (2.70 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.78 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) | 350 BGN (189 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 70 BGN (37.80 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 120 BGN (64.80 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 4,500 ALL (42.30 USD) | 120 BGN (64.80 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) | 90 BGN (48.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 250 ALL (2.35 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Sportswear  | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.66 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) | 500 BGN (270 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 6,000 ALL (56.40 USD) | 400 BGN (216 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) | 600 BGN (324 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) | 400 BGN (216 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 2.90 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 300 BGN (162 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 8,000 ALL (75.20 USD) | 1,000 BGN (540 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 15,000 ALL (141 USD) | 3,000 BGN (1,620 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 30,000 ALL (282 USD) | 5,000 BGN (2,700 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 40,000 ALL (376 USD) | 8,000 BGN (4,320 USD) |
After School Activities  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 8,000 ALL (75.20 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
Tutoring  | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
School Supplies  | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 9.11 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 400 ALL (3.76 USD) | 12 BGN (6.48 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 700 ALL (6.58 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 300 ALL (2.82 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Bowling  | 400 ALL (3.76 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 300 ALL (2.82 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Video Games  | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 800 ALL (7.52 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.26 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Art Classes  | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 700 ALL (6.58 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Educational Software  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.78 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 60,000 ALL (564 USD) | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 50,000 ALL (470 USD) | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 1,000 ALL per hour (9.40 USD) | 28.33 BGN per hour (15.30 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 1,000 BGN (540 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 23 % | 0 to 20 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 12.8 % | 12.8 % |
Pension Contributions  | 6.8 % | 14.8 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 40 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 500,000 ALL (4,700 USD) | 3,000 BGN (1,620 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, you would earn 1.59 times more salary as compared to Bulgaria.
Indicators | Albania | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 3,500 ALL (32.90 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 70 BGN (37.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.62 times less in Albania, as compared to Bulgaria.
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