Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Tirana (Albania) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Tirana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,133 Lek (kr77) | kr131 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 723 Lek (kr49) | kr82 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 358 Lek (kr24) | kr39 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 Lek (kr12) | kr12 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 278 Lek (kr19) | kr33 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 145 Lek (kr10) | kr22 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 465 Lek (kr32) | kr56 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 123 Lek (kr8) | kr19 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 97 Lek (kr7) | kr12 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (kr7) | kr10 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,332 Lek (kr91) | kr97 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (kr12) | kr20 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (kr5.48) | kr13 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 47% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Tirana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 79,606 Lek (kr5,419) | kr11,583 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 43,455 Lek (kr2,958) | kr9,449 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,847 Lek (kr943) | kr848 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,208 Lek (kr3,962) | kr8,388 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 36,621 Lek (kr2,493) | kr6,707 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,113 Lek (kr893) | kr587 | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,879 Lek (kr128) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 45,753 Lek (kr3,114) | kr2,600 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,276 Lek (kr972) | kr552 | + 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 675 Lek (kr46) | kr61 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 483 Lek (kr33) | kr131 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Tirana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,527 Lek (kr376) | kr736 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,756 Lek (kr324) | kr300 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,743 Lek (kr595) | kr906 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,796 Lek (kr1,007) | kr1,028 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 65% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Tirana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,451,820 Lek (kr98,827) | kr286,083 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 228 Lek (kr15) | kr14 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,635 Lek (kr111) | kr613 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,918 Lek (kr131) | kr320 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 9% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Tirana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 808 Lek (kr55) | kr35 | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,056 Lek (kr72) | kr82 | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,246 Lek (kr221) | kr500 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 532 Lek (kr36) | kr37 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 392 Lek (kr27) | kr19 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 503 Lek (kr34) | kr18 | + 93% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 203 Lek (kr14) | kr11 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 328 Lek (kr22) | kr16 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 620 Lek (kr42) | kr217 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 20% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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Tirana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,925 Lek (kr199) | kr369 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,846 Lek (kr126) | kr219 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,460 Lek (kr236) | kr698 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,850 Lek (kr330) | kr637 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 885 Lek (kr60) | kr86 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 213 Lek (kr15) | kr48 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 327 Lek (kr22) | kr47 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,450 Lek (kr4,796) | kr3,682 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Lek (kr1.98) | kr0.94 | + 109% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,937 Lek (kr268) | kr196 | + 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 337 Lek (kr23) | kr50 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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