Cost of living in Tirana, Albania vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Tirana (Albania) is 29% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 901 Lek (₨648) | ₨524 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 401 Lek (₨288) | ₨232 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 297 Lek (₨213) | ₨178 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (₨91) | ₨53 | + 71% | |
12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (₨140) | ₨74 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Lek (₨84) | ₨38 | + 120% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (₨263) | ₨147 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 123 Lek (₨88) | ₨133 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (₨54) | ₨19 | + 192% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (₨78) | ₨109 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,059 Lek (₨761) | ₨819 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 168 Lek (₨121) | ₨75 | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 79 Lek (₨57) | ₨27 | + 109% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 44% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,773 Lek (₨42,968) | ₨21,065 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 34,184 Lek (₨24,573) | ₨15,843 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,005 Lek (₨7,192) | ₨3,761 | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,739 Lek (₨35,036) | ₨28,261 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 29,298 Lek (₨21,061) | ₨9,442 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,249 Lek (₨3,773) | ₨3,583 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,450 Lek (₨1,043) | ₨967 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 40,258 Lek (₨28,940) | ₨36,957 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,998 Lek (₨8,625) | ₨11,203 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 607 Lek (₨436) | ₨332 | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 440 Lek (₨316) | ₨148 | + 113% | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 78% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,848 Lek (₨5,642) | ₨2,276 | + 148% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,291 Lek (₨3,084) | ₨2,500 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,430 Lek (₨8,217) | ₨3,034 | + 171% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,732 Lek (₨10,590) | ₨2,269 | + 367% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 55% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,427,210 Lek (₨1,744,804) | ₨734,341 | + 138% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (₨129) | ₨67 | + 94% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,501 Lek (₨1,079) | ₨1,157 | - 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,687 Lek (₨1,213) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 82% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 607 Lek (₨436) | ₨174 | + 151% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 939 Lek (₨675) | ₨500 | + 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,894 Lek (₨2,080) | ₨500 | + 316% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 468 Lek (₨336) | ₨250 | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (₨291) | ₨152 | + 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Lek (₨304) | ₨189 | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 182 Lek (₨131) | ₨106 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 255 Lek (₨183) | ₨73 | + 152% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 479 Lek (₨345) | ₨190 | + 81% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 66% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,979 Lek (₨2,141) | ₨1,199 | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,110 Lek (₨798) | ₨451 | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,443 Lek (₨2,475) | ₨1,423 | + 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,831 Lek (₨3,472) | ₨1,473 | + 136% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 672 Lek (₨483) | ₨525 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 158 Lek (₨114) | ₨164 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 363 Lek (₨261) | ₨177 | + 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 67,309 Lek (₨48,385) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (₨23) | ₨2.83 | + 696% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,958 Lek (₨2,845) | ₨2,533 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (₨226) | ₨187 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨95,357 (132,651 Lek) in Tirana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨63,000 in Ghaziabad.
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