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| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 71% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | CHF 31 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 Lek (CHF 1.34) | CHF 15 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (CHF 3.58) | CHF 16 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (CHF 0.89) | CHF 1.78 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (CHF 1.79) | CHF 9 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (CHF 0.89) | CHF 4.60 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (CHF 0.72) | CHF 4.33 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (CHF 0.36) | CHF 3.76 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.96 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (CHF 5.36) | CHF 17 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 200 Lek (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.67 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (CHF 0.31) | CHF 3.33 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 75% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 Lek (CHF 268) | CHF 3,208 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | CHF 2,554 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (CHF 89) | CHF 171 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 Lek (CHF 134) | CHF 1,791 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 Lek (CHF 89) | CHF 1,385 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (CHF 27) | CHF 148 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | CHF 49 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 Lek (CHF 358) | CHF 715 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (CHF 54) | CHF 126 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (CHF 34) | CHF 13 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 24 | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 23% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (CHF 63) | CHF 115 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (CHF 53) | CHF 57 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (CHF 134) | CHF 121 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (CHF 63) | CHF 195 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 21% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (CHF 13,649) | CHF 26,629 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (CHF 1.48) | CHF 1.71 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 61 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 36 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 66% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (CHF 4.47) | CHF 12 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (CHF 9) | CHF 29 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (CHF 18) | CHF 124 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Lek (CHF 3.58) | CHF 9 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (CHF 2.79) | CHF 4.29 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (CHF 4.02) | CHF 4.64 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (CHF 1.16) | CHF 3.62 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (CHF 2.68) | CHF 3.64 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (CHF 2.68) | CHF 35 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 46% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (CHF 18) | CHF 76 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | CHF 37 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 146 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (CHF 36) | CHF 127 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (CHF 6) | CHF 20 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (CHF 1.34) | CHF 5.37 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 589 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 94 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (CHF 2.68) | CHF 9 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in Elbasan (Albania) is 59% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require CHF 9,200 in Geneva you would need to make just about CHF 3,736 (417,998 Lek) in Elbasan.
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