Albania: Cost of living

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 Albania

Cost of living index, world average = 100

 Latest value 65.32
 Year 2021
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2017 - 2021
 Average 63.06
 Min - Max 60.79 - 65.32
 Source World Bank International Comparison Program
The cost of living index is a broad measure of the prices paid by households and non-profit organizations that provide services to households in Albania and other countries. The index incorporates all goods and services in the typical household consumption basket in individual countries with appropriate weights. It is designed to allow comparison across countries. The data are from the World Bank International Comparison Program which updates the price information every few years. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: The cost of living index summarizes the level of prices paid by households and non-profit organizations that provide services to households. It incorporates all goods and services in the average consumption basket with appropriate weights. The data are from the World Bank International Comparison Program.

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 Cost of living 65.32 2021 index points
 Food prices 96.890 2021 index points
 Fruit prices 102.66 2021 index points
 Vegetable prices 99.16 2021 index points
 Bread and cereal prices 95.40 2021 index points
 Milk, cheese, and eggs prices 105.80 2021 index points
 Meat prices 87.60 2021 index points
 Fish and seafood prices 117.20 2021 index points
 Alcohol beverage prices 102.00 2021 index points
 Clothing and footwear prices 115.43 2021 index points
 Housing and utilities prices 63.740 2021 index points
 Furniture and household maintenance prices 104.08 2021 index points
 Healthcare prices 37.53 2021 index points
 Transport prices 111.73 2021 index points
 Hotel and restaurant prices 61.96 2021 index points
 Vehicle prices 112.08 2021 index points
 Communication prices 134.35 2021 index points
 Recreation and culture prices 67.28 2021 index points
 Education prices 21.85 2021 index points
 Machinery and equipment prices 89.25 2021 index points
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