Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 39% more expensive than in Akola (India)
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Food | + 81% | |||
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Food in Tirana (Albania) is 81% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Tirana | Akola | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 907 Lek (₨797) | ₨500 | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 717 Lek (₨630) | ₨375 | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 325 Lek (₨285) | ₨133 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 179 Lek (₨157) | ₨44 | + 259% | |
12 eggs, large | 323 Lek (₨284) | ₨50 | + 468% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 152 Lek (₨133) | ₨33 | + 300% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 565 Lek (₨496) | ₨90 | + 451% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 123 Lek (₨108) | ₨99 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (₨88) | ₨43 | + 103% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 95 Lek (₨83) | ₨165 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,331 Lek (₨1,169) | ₨319 | + 266% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 182 Lek (₨159) | ₨143 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 89 Lek (₨78) | ₨38 | + 107% | |
Housing | + 80% | |||
Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 80% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Tirana | Akola | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 81,065 Lek (₨71,208) | ₨32,976 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 41,453 Lek (₨36,413) | ₨17,667 | + 106% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,261 Lek (₨11,648) | ₨6,525 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 59,268 Lek (₨52,062) | ₨15,137 | + 244% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 34,459 Lek (₨30,269) | ₨10,000 | + 203% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,875 Lek (₨9,553) | ₨10,000 | - 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,869 Lek (₨1,642) | ₨1,000 | + 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 38,446 Lek (₨33,771) | ₨25,500 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,785 Lek (₨11,230) | ₨6,000 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 926 Lek (₨813) | ₨150 | + 442% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 507 Lek (₨445) | ₨900 | - 51% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 34% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Tirana | Akola | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,776 Lek (₨4,195) | ₨2,000 | + 110% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,074 Lek (₨3,579) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,739 Lek (₨8,554) | ₨4,000 | + 114% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,852 Lek (₨12,167) | ₨4,000 | + 204% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 5% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Tirana | Akola | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,451,820 Lek (₨1,275,291) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 225 Lek (₨198) | ₨83 | + 139% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,542 Lek (₨1,354) | ₨2,750 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,051 Lek (₨1,802) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 145% | |||
Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 145% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Tirana | Akola | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 596 Lek (₨524) | ₨400 | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 898 Lek (₨789) | ₨200 | + 294% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,926 Lek (₨2,570) | ₨500 | + 414% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 532 Lek (₨467) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 390 Lek (₨342) | ₨80 | + 328% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (₨395) | ₨160 | + 147% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 222 Lek (₨195) | ₨60 | + 224% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 315 Lek (₨276) | ₨20 | + 1282% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 612 Lek (₨537) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 39% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
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Tirana | Akola | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,719 Lek (₨2,389) | ₨600 | + 298% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,753 Lek (₨1,540) | ₨300 | + 413% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,803 Lek (₨3,341) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,508 Lek (₨3,960) | ₨500 | + 692% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (₨704) | ₨250 | + 182% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 208 Lek (₨183) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 319 Lek (₨280) | ₨1,000 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,450 Lek (₨61,884) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Lek (₨26) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,995 Lek (₨3,509) | ₨1,000 | + 251% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 Lek (₨305) | ₨120 | + 154% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 117 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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