- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Netherlands
- Korçë
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Korçë, Albania compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Korçë (Albania) is 52% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 632 Lek (€5.06) | €15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 641 Lek (€5.14) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 255 Lek (€2.04) | €3.34 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 107 Lek (€0.86) | €1.13 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 172 Lek (€1.38) | €1.89 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 118 Lek (€0.94) | €1.92 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 440 Lek (€3.53) | €4.28 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 Lek (€0.60) | €1.91 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 55 Lek (€0.44) | €3.00 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 115 Lek (€0.92) | €0.95 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 509 Lek (€4.08) | €5.00 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 153 Lek (€1.22) | €2.42 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (€0.56) | €1.38 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Korçë (Albania) is 37% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 214,095 Lek (€1,715) | €1,817 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,440 Lek (€284) | €1,264 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 Lek (€32) | €162 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 84,677 Lek (€678) | €1,104 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 38,776 Lek (€311) | €766 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,500 Lek (€20) | €81 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,342 Lek (€11) | €24 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 47,259 Lek (€378) | €430 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,086 Lek (€313) | €127 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 895 Lek (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (€4.00) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Korçë (Albania) is 6% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,959 Lek (€64) | €87 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,942 Lek (€24) | €31 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,949 Lek (€56) | €85 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 34,587 Lek (€277) | €135 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Korçë (Albania) is 26% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,750,000 Lek (€14,015) | €25,000 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 Lek (€1.35) | €1.76 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,797 Lek (€70) | €90 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,044 Lek (€16) | €22 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Korçë (Albania) is 131% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 529 Lek (€4.23) | €3.43 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,440 Lek (€44) | €11 | + 313% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Lek (€160) | €31 | + 425% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.00) | €3.48 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 327 Lek (€2.62) | €3.59 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 371 Lek (€2.97) | €2.41 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 147 Lek (€1.18) | €1.61 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 197 Lek (€1.58) | €1.66 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €30 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Korçë (Albania) is 95% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,500 Lek (€20) | €44 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,025 Lek (€40) | €20 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Lek (€240) | €116 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 28,817 Lek (€231) | €60 | + 285% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 679 Lek (€5.44) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 173 Lek (€1.38) | €2.70 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 185 Lek (€1.48) | €4.00 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (€0.16) | €0.19 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Lek (€240) | €32 | + 661% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 206 Lek (€1.65) | €6.00 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,346 prices entered by 337 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Korçë (Albania) is 10% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,100
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €4,584
(572,441 Lek)
in Korçë.
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