- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Poland
- Tirana
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tirana, Albania compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 610 Lek (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 467 Lek (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 293 Lek (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 121 Lek (3.86 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (6 zł) | 6 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 85 Lek (2.69 zł) | 6 zł | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 389 Lek (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 101 Lek (3.21 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (1.91 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Lek (2.67 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 Lek (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 173 Lek (5.50 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 71 Lek (2.25 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 11% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,206 Lek (2,171 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,758 Lek (1,265 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,094 Lek (226 zł) | 463 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,514 Lek (1,226 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,471 Lek (683 zł) | 844 zł | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,706 Lek (182 zł) | 248 zł | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,942 Lek (62 zł) | 47 zł | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,973 Lek (1,622 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,299 Lek (391 zł) | 434 zł | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 891 Lek (28 zł) | 18 zł | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 551 Lek (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,363 Lek (234 zł) | 275 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,369 Lek (171 zł) | 113 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 9,397 Lek (299 zł) | 297 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,825 Lek (344 zł) | 276 zł | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 13% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,765,660 Lek (56,191 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 163 Lek (5.19 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (38 zł) | 75 zł | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,890 Lek (60 zł) | 27 zł | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 12% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 565 Lek (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 675 Lek (21 zł) | 25 zł | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,458 Lek (46 zł) | 100 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 383 Lek (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 363 Lek (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 442 Lek (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 182 Lek (5.79 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 259 Lek (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 455 Lek (14 zł) | 27 zł | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,404 Lek (76 zł) | 65 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (32 zł) | 44 zł | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,041 Lek (33 zł) | 114 zł | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,511 Lek (144 zł) | 90 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 578 Lek (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 Lek (3.93 zł) | 6 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 139 Lek (4.43 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 26% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 70,661 Lek (2,249 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (1.26 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 333% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,985 Lek (127 zł) | 108 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 554 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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