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 | 816 Lek (30 zł) | 26 zł | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 468 Lek (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 296 Lek (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 126 Lek (4.63 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Lek (4.33 zł) | 7 zł | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 378 Lek (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Lek (4.44 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (2.78 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 111 Lek (4.08 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 974 Lek (36 zł) | 27 zł | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 168 Lek (6 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (2.98 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 19% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,652 Lek (2,198 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 36,332 Lek (1,339 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,867 Lek (364 zł) | 471 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 39,348 Lek (1,450 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 27,380 Lek (1,009 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,287 Lek (195 zł) | 280 zł | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,516 Lek (56 zł) | 47 zł | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 36,436 Lek (1,343 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,196 Lek (413 zł) | 403 zł | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 631 Lek (23 zł) | 21 zł | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 419 Lek (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,848 Lek (289 zł) | 246 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,291 Lek (158 zł) | 118 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,430 Lek (421 zł) | 310 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,732 Lek (543 zł) | 350 zł | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,289,650 Lek (84,368 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (7 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,479 Lek (55 zł) | 94 zł | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,685 Lek (62 zł) | 26 zł | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 21% 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 (35 zł) | 28 zł | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,826 Lek (104 zł) | 101 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 475 Lek (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 180 Lek (7 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 266 Lek (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 480 Lek (18 zł) | 36 zł | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,857 Lek (105 zł) | 68 zł | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,202 Lek (44 zł) | 54 zł | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,443 Lek (127 zł) | 133 zł | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,831 Lek (178 zł) | 138 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 717 Lek (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 169 Lek (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 339 Lek (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 67,309 Lek (2,480 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.15 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 290% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,045 Lek (149 zł) | 119 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 326 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 9,262 zł (251,363 Lek) in Tirana to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,500 zł in Łódź.
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