Cost of living in Vlorë (Albania) is 41% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece)
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Vlorë (Albania) is 22% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
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Vlorë | Alexandroupoli | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 861 Lek (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 452 Lek (€4.40) | €6 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 414 Lek (€4.03) | €5.26 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 138 Lek (€1.34) | €1.10 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 228 Lek (€2.22) | €5.63 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 191 Lek (€1.86) | €1.26 | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 353 Lek (€3.43) | €5.74 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 139 Lek (€1.36) | €3.24 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90 Lek (€0.87) | €1.59 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 103 Lek (€1.00) | €0.92 | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,052 Lek (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 179 Lek (€1.75) | €2.75 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 71 Lek (€0.69) | €0.92 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Vlorë (Albania) is 33% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,888 Lek (€252) | €397 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,876 Lek (€203) | €295 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,556 Lek (€44) | €105 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,500 Lek (€170) | €286 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 15,000 Lek (€146) | €246 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,174 Lek (€31) | €80 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,357 Lek (€23) | €28 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 41,222 Lek (€401) | €437 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,526 Lek (€112) | €103 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,665 Lek (€16) | €9 | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 233 Lek (€2.27) | €7 | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Vlorë (Albania) is 8% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,817 Lek (€37) | €91 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,841 Lek (€37) | €22 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,684 Lek (€75) | €80 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 4,658 Lek (€45) | €64 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Vlorë (Albania) is 47% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,666,670 Lek (€16,224) | €26,137 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 143 Lek (€1.39) | €1.58 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,247 Lek (€12) | €40 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 754 Lek (€7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Vlorë (Albania) is 19% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 592 Lek (€5.76) | €5.72 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 Lek (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,969 Lek (€19) | €27 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 500 Lek (€4.87) | €4.00 | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 336 Lek (€3.27) | €3.49 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 423 Lek (€4.11) | €4.02 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (€1.78) | €2.59 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 200 Lek (€1.95) | €3.43 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 278 Lek (€2.70) | €9 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Vlorë (Albania) is 60% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
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Vlorë | Alexandroupoli | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,315 Lek (€23) | €22 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 500 Lek (€4.87) | €16 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,136 Lek (€40) | €36 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 338 Lek (€3.29) | €9 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 149 Lek (€1.45) | €3.49 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 284 Lek (€2.76) | €3.80 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 Lek (€0.14) | €1.24 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,626 Lek (€45) | €34 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 272 Lek (€2.64) | €4.19 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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