Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Elbasan (Albania) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 26 zł | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 Lek (5.52 zł) | 19 zł | - 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (3.68 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (3.68 zł) | 7 zł | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (44 zł) | 12 zł | + 283% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (2.94 zł) | 3.69 zł | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (1.47 zł) | 2.31 zł | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (5.57 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (22 zł) | 27 zł | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Lek (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (1.29 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 52% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 34% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (1,104 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 1,964 zł | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (368 zł) | 471 zł | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Lek (552 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Lek (368 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (110 zł) | 280 zł | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Lek (37 zł) | 47 zł | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (1,471 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (221 zł) | 403 zł | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (138 zł) | 21 zł | + 567% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 17 zł | - | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (257 zł) | 246 zł | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (217 zł) | 118 zł | + 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (552 zł) | 310 zł | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (257 zł) | 350 zł | - 26% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (56,174 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (6 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 94 zł | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (37 zł) | 28 zł | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (74 zł) | 101 zł | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Lek (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (4.78 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (11 zł) | 36 zł | - 70% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (74 zł) | 68 zł | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 54 zł | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 133 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (147 zł) | 138 zł | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (5.52 zł) | 8 zł | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (28 zł) | 8 zł | + 243% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,907 zł | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.30 zł | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 119 zł | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 20% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 8,200 zł in Łódź you would need to make just about 7,830 zł (212,863 Lek) in Elbasan.
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