Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 19% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €8 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 Lek (€1.22) | €6 | - 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (€3.24) | €2.68 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (€0.81) | €0.66 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (€1.62) | €1.79 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (€0.81) | €1.13 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (€10) | €3.70 | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (€0.65) | €1.20 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (€0.32) | €1.14 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (€1.23) | €1.12 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (€4.86) | €4.38 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Lek (€1.62) | €1.81 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (€0.28) | €0.78 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 40% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (€243) | €593 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €411 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (€81) | €113 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Lek (€122) | €435 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Lek (€81) | €342 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (€24) | €70 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Lek (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (€324) | €405 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (€49) | €91 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (€30) | €4.94 | + 515% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €7 | - | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 29% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (€57) | €76 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (€48) | €27 | + 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (€122) | €93 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (€57) | €67 | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 21% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (€12,371) | €25,715 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (€1.34) | €1.39 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €33 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 34% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (€4.05) | €6 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (€16) | €57 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Lek (€3.24) | €3.88 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (€2.53) | €3.81 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (€3.65) | €4.09 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (€1.05) | €1.05 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (€2.43) | €2.71 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (€2.43) | €11 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is about the same as in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (€16) | €25 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €13 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €41 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (€32) | €32 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (€5.67) | €4.96 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (€1.22) | €1.40 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (€6) | €2.57 | + 139% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €528 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €44 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (€2.43) | €4.44 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Aveiro you would need to make just about €1,362 (168,149 Lek) in Elbasan.
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