- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Netherlands
- Korçë
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Korçë, Albania compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Korçë (Albania) is 60% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 465 Lek (€3.62) | €15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 176 Lek (€1.37) | €8 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 285 Lek (€2.22) | €3.34 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 111 Lek (€0.87) | €1.09 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 185 Lek (€1.44) | €1.89 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 105 Lek (€0.82) | €1.92 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 524 Lek (€4.08) | €4.28 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 66 Lek (€0.51) | €1.91 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 52 Lek (€0.40) | €3.00 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (€0.84) | €0.95 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 615 Lek (€4.79) | €5.00 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 163 Lek (€1.27) | €2.36 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (€0.54) | €1.38 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Korçë (Albania) is 46% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 214,095 Lek (€1,668) | €1,817 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,440 Lek (€276) | €1,264 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,000 Lek (€23) | €162 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 48,575 Lek (€378) | €1,104 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 38,776 Lek (€302) | €766 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €81 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Lek (€8) | €24 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 51,656 Lek (€402) | €437 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 8,831 Lek (€69) | €129 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 840 Lek (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Lek (€1.56) | €14 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Korçë (Albania) is 30% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 10,278 Lek (€80) | €87 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,500 Lek (€35) | €31 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,519 Lek (€74) | €85 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,605 Lek (€379) | €135 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Korçë (Albania) is 27% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Lek (€15,580) | €25,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 170 Lek (€1.32) | €1.76 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,797 Lek (€69) | €90 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,069 Lek (€16) | €23 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Korçë (Albania) is 110% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 529 Lek (€4.12) | €3.33 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,030 Lek (€39) | €11 | + 272% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Lek (€156) | €31 | + 410% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 424 Lek (€3.30) | €3.58 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 275 Lek (€2.14) | €3.74 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 515 Lek (€4.01) | €2.80 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 172 Lek (€1.34) | €1.37 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 256 Lek (€2.00) | €1.63 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€1.56) | €27 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Korçë (Albania) is 150% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Lek (€19) | €49 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,578 Lek (€36) | €20 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Lek (€234) | €116 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Lek (€467) | €60 | + 679% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 568 Lek (€4.42) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 172 Lek (€1.34) | €2.70 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 197 Lek (€1.53) | €4.00 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (€0.16) | €0.19 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Lek (€234) | €32 | + 640% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 243 Lek (€1.89) | €6.00 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,303 prices entered by 330 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Korçë (Albania) is 6% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,500
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €5,147
(660,707 Lek)
in Korçë.
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