Cost of living in Tirana, Albania vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 9% | |||
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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% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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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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