Cost of living in Tirana, Albania vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Tirana (Albania) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 901 Lek (€14) | €15 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 401 Lek (€6) | €8 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 297 Lek (€4.74) | €4.80 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 127 Lek (€2.02) | €1.04 | + 94% | |
12 eggs, large | 195 Lek (€3.12) | €3.22 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 117 Lek (€1.88) | €2.46 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (€5.84) | €7 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 123 Lek (€1.96) | €2.51 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 Lek (€1.21) | €1.88 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (€1.73) | €1.27 | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,059 Lek (€17) | €8 | + 112% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 168 Lek (€2.68) | €2.41 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 79 Lek (€1.26) | €1.65 | - 24% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 35% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 59,773 Lek (€956) | €1,740 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 34,184 Lek (€546) | €1,413 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,005 Lek (€160) | €167 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 48,739 Lek (€779) | €1,102 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 29,298 Lek (€468) | €770 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,249 Lek (€84) | €96 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,450 Lek (€23) | €30 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 40,258 Lek (€644) | €545 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 11,998 Lek (€192) | €153 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 607 Lek (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 440 Lek (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 43% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,848 Lek (€125) | €95 | + 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,291 Lek (€69) | €46 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,430 Lek (€183) | €125 | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,732 Lek (€236) | €164 | + 44% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 23% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,427,210 Lek (€38,802) | €26,204 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 180 Lek (€2.87) | €1.64 | + 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,501 Lek (€24) | €89 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,687 Lek (€27) | €22 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 49% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 607 Lek (€10) | €5.90 | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 939 Lek (€15) | €12 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,894 Lek (€46) | €36 | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 468 Lek (€7) | €4.09 | + 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (€6) | €3.21 | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 422 Lek (€7) | €3.69 | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 182 Lek (€2.91) | €1.66 | + 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 255 Lek (€4.08) | €2.38 | + 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 479 Lek (€8) | €23 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 38% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,979 Lek (€48) | €45 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 1,110 Lek (€18) | €24 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,443 Lek (€55) | €94 | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,831 Lek (€77) | €73 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 672 Lek (€11) | €9 | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 158 Lek (€2.53) | €2.98 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 363 Lek (€5.81) | €4.40 | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 67,309 Lek (€1,076) | €499 | + 116% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (€0.50) | €0.19 | + 167% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,958 Lek (€63) | €44 | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (€5.03) | €7 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,000 in The Hague you would need to make just about €4,597 (287,548 Lek) in Tirana.
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