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Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania compared to Adana, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 18% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 18TL | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 Lek (5.79TL) | 14TL | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (15TL) | 8TL | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (3.86TL) | 2.57TL | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (8TL) | 6TL | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (3.86TL) | 2.56TL | + 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (46TL) | 8TL | + 486% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (3.09TL) | 3.41TL | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (1.54TL) | 1.56TL | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (5.85TL) | 6TL | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (23TL) | 36TL | - 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 200 Lek (8TL) | 2.92TL | + 165% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (1.35TL) | 1.07TL | + 26% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 11% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 Lek (1,158TL) | 831TL | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 687TL | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (386TL) | 230TL | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 Lek (579TL) | 747TL | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 Lek (386TL) | 667TL | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (116TL) | 338TL | - 66% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 62TL | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 40,000 Lek (1,544TL) | 1,590TL | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (232TL) | 300TL | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (145TL) | 12TL | + 1073% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 12TL | - | |
Clothes | + 191% | |||
Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 191% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (270TL) | 121TL | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (228TL) | 72TL | + 217% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (579TL) | 157TL | + 270% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (270TL) | 154TL | + 75% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 1% cheaper than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (58,936TL) | 79,014TL | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (6TL) | 4.69TL | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 71TL | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 24% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (19TL) | 11TL | + 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (39TL) | 10TL | + 273% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (77TL) | 105TL | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Lek (15TL) | 9TL | + 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (12TL) | 12TL | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (17TL) | 10TL | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (5.02TL) | 3.70TL | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (12TL) | 5.70TL | + 103% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (12TL) | 16TL | - 29% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 28% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (77TL) | 37TL | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 29TL | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 37TL | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (154TL) | 69TL | + 124% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (27TL) | 22TL | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (5.79TL) | 9TL | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (29TL) | 9TL | + 220% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.38TL | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 117TL | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (12TL) | 10TL | + 15% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2018.
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Cost of living in Elbasan (Albania) is 19% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 2,742TL
(71,054 Lek)
in Elbasan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,300TL
in Adana.
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