- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Poland
- Tirana
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tirana, Albania compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 610 Lek (21 zł) | 20 zł | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 374 Lek (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 267 Lek (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 129 Lek (4.41 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (6 zł) | 6 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Lek (3.85 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 330 Lek (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 114 Lek (3.88 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 Lek (2.08 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Lek (2.87 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 Lek (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 164 Lek (5.58 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Lek (2.31 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,206 Lek (2,327 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,758 Lek (1,356 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,115 Lek (311 zł) | 519 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,514 Lek (1,314 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,471 Lek (732 zł) | 844 zł | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,684 Lek (330 zł) | 275 zł | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,749 Lek (60 zł) | 47 zł | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 47,130 Lek (1,608 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,205 Lek (416 zł) | 419 zł | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 743 Lek (25 zł) | 20 zł | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,363 Lek (251 zł) | 275 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,369 Lek (183 zł) | 113 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,023 Lek (410 zł) | 282 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,046 Lek (479 zł) | 297 zł | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,765,660 Lek (60,236 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (5.84 zł) | 5.23 zł | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (41 zł) | 75 zł | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,944 Lek (66 zł) | 26 zł | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 635 Lek (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 807 Lek (28 zł) | 26 zł | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,712 Lek (93 zł) | 103 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 468 Lek (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 459 Lek (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (7 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 252 Lek (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 490 Lek (17 zł) | 30 zł | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 52% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,387 Lek (81 zł) | 63 zł | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (34 zł) | 44 zł | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (68 zł) | 126 zł | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,874 Lek (166 zł) | 90 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 Lek (4.22 zł) | 6 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 139 Lek (4.75 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 72,787 Lek (2,483 zł) | 2,040 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (1.35 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,985 Lek (136 zł) | 108 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 841 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 8,412 zł
(246,567 Lek)
in Tirana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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