- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Poland
- Elbasan
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 3% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 29 zł | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 Lek (5.18 zł) | 19 zł | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (3.45 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (3.45 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (41 zł) | 11 zł | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (2.76 zł) | 2.88 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (1.38 zł) | 2.22 zł | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (5.23 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (21 zł) | 23 zł | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 200 Lek (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (1.21 zł) | 2.01 zł | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 32% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 30,000 Lek (1,036 zł) | 3,149 zł | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 1,746 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (345 zł) | 519 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,000 Lek (518 zł) | 1,380 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 Lek (345 zł) | 1,043 zł | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (104 zł) | 291 zł | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 44 zł | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 40,000 Lek (1,382 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (207 zł) | 419 zł | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (130 zł) | 21 zł | + 503% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (242 zł) | 264 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (204 zł) | 121 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (518 zł) | 287 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (242 zł) | 303 zł | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (52,757 zł) | 68,915 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (5.72 zł) | 5.25 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 90 zł | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (35 zł) | 27 zł | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (69 zł) | 100 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Lek (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (4.49 zł) | 4.55 zł | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (10 zł) | 30 zł | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (69 zł) | 59 zł | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 51 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 130 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (138 zł) | 103 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (5.18 zł) | 8 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (26 zł) | 6 zł | + 319% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,984 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 122 zł | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 236 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Elbasan (Albania) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
8,700 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 8,225 zł
(238,084 Lek)
in Elbasan.
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