Cost of living in Tirana, Albania vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Tirana (Albania) is 46% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 901 Lek ($9) | $16 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 401 Lek ($3.87) | $8 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 297 Lek ($2.86) | $4.29 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek ($1.22) | $0.81 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 195 Lek ($1.88) | $2.86 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Lek ($1.13) | $3.13 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek ($3.53) | $5.90 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 123 Lek ($1.18) | $3.28 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek ($0.73) | $1.79 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek ($1.04) | $2.30 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,059 Lek ($10) | $15 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 168 Lek ($1.62) | $1.75 | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 79 Lek ($0.76) | $2.15 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 71% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,773 Lek ($577) | $2,284 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 34,184 Lek ($330) | $1,640 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,005 Lek ($97) | $119 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,739 Lek ($470) | $1,597 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 29,298 Lek ($283) | $1,097 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,249 Lek ($51) | $86 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,450 Lek ($14) | $52 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 40,258 Lek ($388) | $302 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,998 Lek ($116) | $149 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 607 Lek ($5.86) | $10 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 440 Lek ($4.24) | $34 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 14% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,848 Lek ($76) | $54 | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,291 Lek ($41) | $59 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,430 Lek ($110) | $92 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,732 Lek ($142) | $200 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 57% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,427,210 Lek ($23,423) | $21,600 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek ($1.73) | $0.64 | + 170% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,501 Lek ($14) | $121 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,687 Lek ($16) | $17 | - 5% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 43% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 607 Lek ($5.86) | $8 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 939 Lek ($9) | $16 | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,894 Lek ($28) | $117 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 468 Lek ($4.52) | $7 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek ($3.90) | $2.86 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Lek ($4.08) | $5.56 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 182 Lek ($1.76) | $3.20 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 255 Lek ($2.46) | $1.78 | + 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 479 Lek ($4.63) | $23 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 42% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,979 Lek ($29) | $42 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,110 Lek ($11) | $24 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,443 Lek ($33) | $276 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,831 Lek ($47) | $67 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 672 Lek ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 158 Lek ($1.53) | $4.72 | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 363 Lek ($3.50) | $5.18 | - 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 67,309 Lek ($650) | $460 | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek ($0.30) | $0.65 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,958 Lek ($38) | $74 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek ($3.04) | $7 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,000 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $3,151 (326,524 Lek) in Tirana.
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