Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Albania is 1.65 times less expensive as compared to China.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Albania and China. 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 China.
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Indicators | Albania | China |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 40,000 ALL (376 USD) | 6,000 CNY (840 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 60,000 ALL (564 USD) | 9,000 CNY (1,260 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 80,000 ALL (752 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 25,000 ALL (235 USD) | 3,500 CNY (490 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 40,000 ALL (376 USD) | 5,500 CNY (770 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 55,000 ALL (517 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 4.2 % | 4.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Albania is 2.19 times less expensive than China.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 50,000 ALL (470 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 6,000 ALL (56.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of China, you would have to pay 23.52% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Albania costs 1.49 times less compared to China.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 12.71% less in Albania compared to China.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 100 ALL (0.94 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 130 ALL (1.22 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 30 ALL (0.28 USD) | 3 CNY (0.42 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 60 ALL (0.56 USD) | 6 CNY (0.84 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 170 ALL (1.60 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 750 ALL (7.05 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) | 35 CNY (4.90 USD) |
In Albania, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.21 times less expensive than the cost in China.
If you lived in Albania, instead of China, you would have to pay 29.62% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Apples (1 KG) | 90 ALL (0.85 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 130 ALL (1.22 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 120 ALL (1.13 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 80 ALL (0.75 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 50 ALL (0.47 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 120 ALL (1.13 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 70 ALL (0.66 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 150 ALL (1.41 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.02 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 100 ALL (0.94 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Soft Drink | 70 ALL (0.66 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Pizza for One | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 400 ALL (3.76 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 250 ALL (2.35 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 29.04% less in Albania compared to China.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 250 ALL (2.35 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 120 ALL (1.13 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 800 ALL (7.52 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.37 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 1,200 ALL (11.28 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 40 ALL (0.38 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 300 ALL (2.82 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 250 ALL (2.35 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 80 ALL (0.75 USD) | 2 CNY (0.28 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 50 ALL (0.47 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 30 ALL (0.28 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.27 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 1,500,000 ALL (14,100 USD) | 150,000 CNY (21,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 6 % | 5 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) | 7 CNY (0.98 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 750 ALL (7.05 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 300 ALL 2.82 USD | 30 CNY 4.20 USD |
You would have to pay 1.51 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Albania compared to that of China.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Doctor Visit | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Eye Exam | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 8,000 ALL (75.20 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 20,000 ALL (188 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Vaccinations | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.09 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 30,000 ALL (282 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 8,000 ALL (75.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Haircuts | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 800 ALL (7.52 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 400 ALL (3.76 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.44 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Women's Dress | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Summer Dress | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Men's Suit | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 4,500 ALL (42.30 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 4,000 ALL (37.60 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Socks For Men | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Socks For Women | 250 ALL (2.35 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Sportswear | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.66 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Children's Jeans | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 6,000 ALL (56.40 USD) | 1,200 CNY (168 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 7,000 ALL (65.80 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.82 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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PreSchool Fees | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 8,000 ALL (75.20 USD) | 4,000 CNY (560 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Private School Fees | 15,000 ALL (141 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 30,000 ALL (282 USD) | 15,000 CNY (2,100 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 40,000 ALL (376 USD) | 25,000 CNY (3,500 USD) |
After School Activities | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Special Education Services | 8,000 ALL (75.20 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Tutoring | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
School Supplies | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of China, you would have to pay 7.21 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 400 ALL (3.76 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 700 ALL (6.58 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 600 ALL (5.64 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Gym Membership | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 200 ALL (1.88 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 300 ALL (2.82 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 500 ALL (4.70 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Bowling | 400 ALL (3.76 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Mini Golf | 300 ALL (2.82 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Video Games | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Streaming Services | 800 ALL (7.52 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 10,000 ALL (94 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.80 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Language Classes | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 1,000 ALL (9.40 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Art Classes | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 1,500 ALL (14.10 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Music Lessons | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 250 CNY (35 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 700 ALL (6.58 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Educational Software | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.58 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 60,000 ALL (564 USD) | 10,000 CNY (1,400 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 50,000 ALL (470 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 1,000 ALL per hour (9.40 USD) | 83.33 CNY per hour (11.67 USD) |
Average Bonus | 5,000 ALL (47 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 23 % | 0 to 13 % |
Social Security Contributions | 12.8 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions | 6.8 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index | 40 | 55 |
Median Household Income | 500,000 ALL (4,700 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
If you lived in Albania, you would earn 1.29 times more salary as compared to China.
Indicators | Albania | China |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 3,000 ALL (28.20 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 2,500 ALL (23.50 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 3,500 ALL (32.90 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 2,000 ALL (18.80 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Professional Services cost 3.38 times less in Albania, as compared to China.
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