- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Poland
- Tirana
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tirana, Albania compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 610 Lek (20 zł) | 20 zł | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 Lek (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 270 Lek (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 129 Lek (4.24 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (6 zł) | 6 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 92 Lek (3.04 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 361 Lek (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 111 Lek (3.66 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (1.97 zł) | 2.51 zł | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Lek (2.76 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 Lek (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 168 Lek (5.52 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 79 Lek (2.59 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,206 Lek (2,243 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,758 Lek (1,308 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,959 Lek (262 zł) | 519 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,514 Lek (1,267 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,471 Lek (706 zł) | 844 zł | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,645 Lek (350 zł) | 275 zł | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,889 Lek (62 zł) | 47 zł | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 48,820 Lek (1,606 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,257 Lek (370 zł) | 419 zł | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 825 Lek (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 476 Lek (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,363 Lek (242 zł) | 275 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,369 Lek (177 zł) | 113 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,910 Lek (359 zł) | 283 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,006 Lek (461 zł) | 298 zł | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 9% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,765,660 Lek (58,075 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 Lek (5.53 zł) | 5.28 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (39 zł) | 75 zł | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,938 Lek (64 zł) | 26 zł | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 13% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 636 Lek (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 984 Lek (32 zł) | 26 zł | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,799 Lek (92 zł) | 100 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 473 Lek (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 382 Lek (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 451 Lek (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 211 Lek (7 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 489 Lek (16 zł) | 28 zł | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 42% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,435 Lek (80 zł) | 63 zł | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (33 zł) | 44 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (66 zł) | 115 zł | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,314 Lek (175 zł) | 90 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 600 Lek (20 zł) | 15 zł | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 Lek (4.06 zł) | 6 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 139 Lek (4.58 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 72,466 Lek (2,384 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (1.30 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 348% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,985 Lek (131 zł) | 108 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 853 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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