- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Netherlands
- Korçë
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Korçë, Albania compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Korçë (Albania) is 56% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 636 Lek (€4.78) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 Lek (€1.13) | €8 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 315 Lek (€2.37) | €3.34 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 115 Lek (€0.87) | €1.04 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 223 Lek (€1.67) | €1.89 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 115 Lek (€0.86) | €1.92 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 348 Lek (€2.61) | €4.28 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 Lek (€0.54) | €1.91 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 Lek (€0.41) | €3.00 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 110 Lek (€0.83) | €0.95 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 844 Lek (€6) | €5.00 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 169 Lek (€1.27) | €2.23 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 Lek (€0.57) | €1.38 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Korçë (Albania) is 68% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,000 Lek (€180) | €1,817 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,440 Lek (€266) | €1,264 | - 79% | |
| 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 | 48,077 Lek (€361) | €1,104 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 35,430 Lek (€266) | €766 | - 65% | |
| 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 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 206,626 Lek (€1,553) | €467 | + 233% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 62,920 Lek (€473) | €172 | + 175% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 840 Lek (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 Lek (€1.50) | €13 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Korçë (Albania) is 37% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 13,704 Lek (€103) | €87 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,500 Lek (€34) | €31 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,000 Lek (€68) | €85 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,605 Lek (€365) | €135 | + 171% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Korçë (Albania) is 55% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Lek (€15,030) | €25,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 Lek (€1.27) | €1.76 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,000 Lek (€195) | €90 | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,069 Lek (€16) | €23 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Korçë (Albania) is 100% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 531 Lek (€3.99) | €2.85 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,030 Lek (€38) | €11 | + 231% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Lek (€150) | €32 | + 374% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 424 Lek (€3.19) | €3.84 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 275 Lek (€2.07) | €3.41 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 515 Lek (€3.87) | €2.26 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 172 Lek (€1.29) | €1.61 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 256 Lek (€1.93) | €2.19 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€1.50) | €29 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Korçë (Albania) is 134% 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 (€34) | €20 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Lek (€225) | €122 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Lek (€451) | €60 | + 651% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 568 Lek (€4.27) | €11 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 172 Lek (€1.29) | €2.70 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 197 Lek (€1.48) | €4.00 | - 63% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | €582 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (€0.15) | €0.19 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Lek (€225) | €32 | + 614% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 274 Lek (€2.06) | €6.00 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,317 prices entered by 297 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Korçë (Albania) is 11% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, you would need at least €5,857
(779,443 Lek)
in Korçë
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€5,300
in Amsterdam.
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