Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 14% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨524 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 Lek (₨108) | ₨232 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (₨287) | ₨178 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (₨72) | ₨53 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (₨144) | ₨74 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (₨72) | ₨38 | + 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (₨862) | ₨147 | + 486% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (₨57) | ₨133 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (₨29) | ₨19 | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (₨109) | ₨109 | + 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (₨431) | ₨819 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Lek (₨144) | ₨75 | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (₨25) | ₨27 | - 7% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 5% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (₨21,549) | ₨21,065 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨15,843 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (₨7,183) | ₨3,761 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Lek (₨10,775) | ₨28,261 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Lek (₨7,183) | ₨9,442 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (₨2,155) | ₨3,583 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Lek (₨718) | ₨967 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (₨28,733) | ₨36,957 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (₨4,310) | ₨11,203 | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (₨2,694) | ₨332 | + 712% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨148 | - | |
Clothes | + 98% | |||
Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 98% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (₨5,028) | ₨2,276 | + 121% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (₨4,244) | ₨2,500 | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (₨10,775) | ₨3,034 | + 255% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (₨5,028) | ₨2,269 | + 122% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 26% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (₨1,096,961) | ₨734,341 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (₨119) | ₨67 | + 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,157 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 55% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (₨359) | ₨174 | + 107% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (₨718) | ₨500 | + 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (₨1,437) | ₨500 | + 187% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Lek (₨287) | ₨250 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (₨224) | ₨152 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (₨323) | ₨189 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (₨93) | ₨106 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (₨215) | ₨73 | + 196% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (₨215) | ₨190 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 18% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (₨1,437) | ₨1,199 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨451 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,423 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (₨2,873) | ₨1,473 | + 95% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (₨503) | ₨525 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (₨108) | ₨164 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (₨544) | ₨177 | + 207% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.83 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨2,533 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (₨215) | ₨187 | + 15% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2020.
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