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Cost of living in Shkoder, Albania compared to Adana, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Shkoder (Albania) is 70% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,425 Lek (55TL) | 18TL | + 214% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 230 Lek (9TL) | 14TL | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 317 Lek (12TL) | 8TL | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 130 Lek (5.03TL) | 2.57TL | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | 216 Lek (8TL) | 6TL | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Lek (4.51TL) | 2.56TL | + 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 383 Lek (15TL) | 8TL | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 100 Lek (3.87TL) | 3.41TL | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 133 Lek (5.16TL) | 1.56TL | + 231% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (3.87TL) | 6TL | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,067 Lek (41TL) | 36TL | + 15% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 173 Lek (7TL) | 2.92TL | + 130% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 Lek (2.58TL) | 1.07TL | + 140% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Shkoder (Albania) is 37% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,667 Lek (954TL) | 831TL | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 18,300 Lek (708TL) | 687TL | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,667 Lek (219TL) | 230TL | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 14,750 Lek (571TL) | 747TL | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 Lek (387TL) | 667TL | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,000 Lek (77TL) | 338TL | - 77% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,000 Lek (155TL) | 62TL | + 152% | |
40” flat screen TV | 67,500 Lek (2,611TL) | 1,590TL | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 13,500 Lek (522TL) | 300TL | + 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 700 Lek (27TL) | 12TL | + 120% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Lek (39TL) | 12TL | + 218% | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in Shkoder (Albania) is 97% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,250 Lek (126TL) | 121TL | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Lek (193TL) | 72TL | + 169% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,100 Lek (120TL) | 157TL | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 5,500 Lek (213TL) | 154TL | + 38% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Shkoder (Albania) is 7% cheaper than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,805,300 Lek (69,833TL) | 79,014TL | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 120 Lek (4.64TL) | 4.69TL | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,675 Lek (65TL) | 71TL | - 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Shkoder (Albania) is 16% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,650 Lek (64TL) | 11TL | + 502% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 10TL | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Lek (39TL) | 105TL | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 Lek (8TL) | 9TL | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 300 Lek (12TL) | 12TL | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 275 Lek (11TL) | 10TL | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 167 Lek (6TL) | 3.70TL | + 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 175 Lek (7TL) | 5.70TL | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 16TL | - | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Shkoder (Albania) is 26% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,967 Lek (76TL) | 37TL | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 500 Lek (19TL) | 29TL | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (77TL) | 37TL | + 110% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Lek (116TL) | 69TL | + 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 475 Lek (18TL) | 22TL | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 140 Lek (5.42TL) | 9TL | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 173 Lek (7TL) | 9TL | - 27% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (0.97TL) | 0.38TL | + 158% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,750 Lek (106TL) | 117TL | - 9% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 277 Lek (11TL) | 10TL | + 6% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shkoder (Albania) is 28% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,335TL
(86,221 Lek)
in Shkoder
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,600TL
in Adana.
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