Cost of living in Tirana, Albania vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 901 Lek (33 zł) | 26 zł | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 401 Lek (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 297 Lek (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (4.64 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Lek (4.30 zł) | 7 zł | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 123 Lek (4.49 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (2.76 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (3.96 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,059 Lek (39 zł) | 27 zł | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 168 Lek (6 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 79 Lek (2.88 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 15% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,773 Lek (2,189 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 34,184 Lek (1,252 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,005 Lek (366 zł) | 471 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,739 Lek (1,785 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 29,298 Lek (1,073 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,249 Lek (192 zł) | 280 zł | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,450 Lek (53 zł) | 47 zł | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,258 Lek (1,475 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,998 Lek (439 zł) | 403 zł | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 607 Lek (22 zł) | 21 zł | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 440 Lek (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 31% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,848 Lek (287 zł) | 246 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,291 Lek (157 zł) | 118 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,430 Lek (419 zł) | 310 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,732 Lek (540 zł) | 350 zł | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 8% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,427,210 Lek (88,901 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (7 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,501 Lek (55 zł) | 94 zł | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,687 Lek (62 zł) | 26 zł | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 607 Lek (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 939 Lek (34 zł) | 28 zł | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,894 Lek (106 zł) | 101 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 468 Lek (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Lek (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 182 Lek (7 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 255 Lek (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 479 Lek (18 zł) | 36 zł | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,979 Lek (109 zł) | 68 zł | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,110 Lek (41 zł) | 54 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,443 Lek (126 zł) | 133 zł | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,831 Lek (177 zł) | 138 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 672 Lek (25 zł) | 18 zł | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 158 Lek (5.79 zł) | 8 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 363 Lek (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 67,309 Lek (2,465 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.15 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 288% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,958 Lek (145 zł) | 119 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 269 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 10% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 10,263 zł (280,195 Lek) in Tirana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,300 zł in Łódź.
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