Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 33% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Tirana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 840 Lek (kr64) | kr150 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 720 Lek (kr55) | kr85 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 353 Lek (kr27) | kr38 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Lek (kr13) | kr14 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 384 Lek (kr29) | kr32 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 184 Lek (kr14) | kr20 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 507 Lek (kr38) | kr43 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 174 Lek (kr13) | kr17 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 114 Lek (kr9) | kr13 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96 Lek (kr7) | kr9 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,339 Lek (kr102) | kr81 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 182 Lek (kr14) | kr20 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 84 Lek (kr6) | kr10 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Tirana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 76,438 Lek (kr5,798) | kr12,078 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,107 Lek (kr3,497) | kr10,088 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,261 Lek (kr1,006) | kr797 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 54,935 Lek (kr4,167) | kr8,998 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 34,459 Lek (kr2,614) | kr6,853 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,875 Lek (kr825) | kr621 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,759 Lek (kr133) | kr164 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 38,446 Lek (kr2,916) | kr2,390 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,785 Lek (kr970) | kr488 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 926 Lek (kr70) | kr43 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 507 Lek (kr38) | kr230 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Tirana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,776 Lek (kr362) | kr622 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,074 Lek (kr309) | kr294 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,739 Lek (kr739) | kr789 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,852 Lek (kr1,051) | kr1,009 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 58% 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 | 1,647,080 Lek (kr124,930) | kr314,482 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 216 Lek (kr16) | kr15 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,542 Lek (kr117) | kr467 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,063 Lek (kr156) | kr409 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Tirana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 596 Lek (kr45) | kr37 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 920 Lek (kr70) | kr82 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,926 Lek (kr222) | kr500 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 532 Lek (kr40) | kr37 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 390 Lek (kr30) | kr31 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 466 Lek (kr35) | kr18 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 263 Lek (kr20) | kr12 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 315 Lek (kr24) | kr17 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 631 Lek (kr48) | kr202 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Tirana | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,719 Lek (kr206) | kr297 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,753 Lek (kr133) | kr209 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,803 Lek (kr288) | kr455 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,508 Lek (kr342) | kr541 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 813 Lek (kr62) | kr77 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 208 Lek (kr16) | kr49 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 319 Lek (kr24) | kr42 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,450 Lek (kr5,344) | kr3,632 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Lek (kr2.22) | kr0.88 | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,967 Lek (kr301) | kr211 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 349 Lek (kr26) | kr54 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 168 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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