Moving to Albania from Indonesia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Indonesia to Albania — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Indonesia to Albania, you would find that Albania is 2.0 times more expensive than Indonesia overall. A IDR1,345,683,750 salary in Indonesia would need to be roughly ALL9,493,719 in Albania to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Albanian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Indonesia to Albania.

What does your salary buy?

IDR1,345,683,750 ALL9,493,719

To maintain the same standard of living in Albania

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 3.4 times more

Groceries

pay 26.6% more

Transportation

pay 3.4 times more

Housing

pay 52.4% more

Childcare

pay 17.9% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 73.5% more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 IDR = 0.0046 ALL (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Indonesia and Albania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.6
AL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ID
11.3
AL
10.8

Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Albania leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ID
$417
AL
$1,464
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
AL
18.8

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Albania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ID
58.0
AL
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ID
2.9t
AL
1.8t

Indonesia generally does better on environment, though Albania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ID
4.9
AL
20.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ID
29.7%
AL
4.8%

Albania performs significantly better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.4%
AL
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
AL
$18,100

Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Albania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ID
73.1 yrs
AL
79.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
AL
10.8

Albania generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in education spending.

Data: Direktorat Jenderal Pajak, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia and Albania. To live, work, or study long-term in Albania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Albania's immigration authority.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.
Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa on Arrival
Albania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Indonesia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Albania than Indonesia?

Day-to-day costs in Albania run about 54% higher than Indonesia on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Albania?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a IDR1,345,683,750 comparable salary, that's around ALL2,373,430 in Albania for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Albania?

With 20.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Albania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Indonesia and Albania.

Is Albania safe for expats?

Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Albania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Albania is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.

How is healthcare in Albania compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Albania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 18.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Albania, compared to 6.9 in Indonesia. Albania scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

What language do they speak in Albania?

The official language in Albania is Albanian. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.

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At a Glance

ID AL
Population 277,329,163 3,095,344
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Albanian Lek (ALL)
Languages Indonesian Albanian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +62 +355
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112 112