- 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% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 610 Lek (20 zł) | 20 zł | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 503 Lek (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 326 Lek (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120 Lek (3.85 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (6 zł) | 6 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 Lek (2.68 zł) | 6 zł | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 422 Lek (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94 Lek (3.00 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Lek (1.85 zł) | 1.88 zł | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 84 Lek (2.70 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 697 Lek (22 zł) | 20 zł | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 180 Lek (5.77 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 87 Lek (2.78 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 68,206 Lek (2,191 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 39,758 Lek (1,277 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,051 Lek (323 zł) | 463 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 38,514 Lek (1,237 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 21,471 Lek (690 zł) | 844 zł | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 5,343 Lek (172 zł) | 248 zł | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,072 Lek (67 zł) | 47 zł | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 55,211 Lek (1,774 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,303 Lek (395 zł) | 434 zł | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 891 Lek (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 583 Lek (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,363 Lek (237 zł) | 275 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,369 Lek (172 zł) | 113 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 7,985 Lek (257 zł) | 297 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,409 Lek (334 zł) | 276 zł | + 21% | |
| 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 (56,718 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 163 Lek (5.24 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,200 Lek (39 zł) | 75 zł | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,679 Lek (54 zł) | 27 zł | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,013 Lek (33 zł) | 15 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 580 Lek (19 zł) | 25 zł | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,576 Lek (51 zł) | 100 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 395 Lek (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 395 Lek (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 432 Lek (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 176 Lek (5.64 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 248 Lek (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 428 Lek (14 zł) | 27 zł | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,438 Lek (78 zł) | 65 zł | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (32 zł) | 44 zł | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,171 Lek (38 zł) | 114 zł | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,749 Lek (153 zł) | 90 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 555 Lek (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 124 Lek (3.97 zł) | 6 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 139 Lek (4.48 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 18,103 Lek (582 zł) | 680 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 39 Lek (1.27 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 337% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,985 Lek (128 zł) | 108 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 467 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least 7,591 zł
(236,317 Lek)
in Tirana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,400 zł
in Łódź.
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