Cost of living in Elbasan, Albania vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Elbasan (Albania) is 42% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €13 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 150 Lek (€1.22) | €8 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 400 Lek (€3.24) | €4.33 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Lek (€0.81) | €1.37 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 200 Lek (€1.62) | €4.20 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (€0.81) | €1.87 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Lek (€10) | €5.74 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 Lek (€0.65) | €1.70 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Lek (€0.32) | €1.39 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 152 Lek (€1.23) | €1.38 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 600 Lek (€4.86) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 Lek (€1.62) | €2.27 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 35 Lek (€0.28) | €1.03 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Elbasan (Albania) is 56% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 Lek (€243) | €965 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €672 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Lek (€81) | €178 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,000 Lek (€122) | €630 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 Lek (€81) | €483 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,000 Lek (€24) | €100 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,000 Lek (€8) | €24 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (€324) | €431 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Lek (€49) | €122 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,750 Lek (€30) | €4.99 | + 510% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Elbasan (Albania) is about the same as in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,000 Lek (€57) | €94 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,908 Lek (€48) | €35 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (€122) | €91 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 7,000 Lek (€57) | €130 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Elbasan (Albania) is 15% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,527,130 Lek (€12,382) | €20,723 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 166 Lek (€1.34) | €1.45 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €34 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Elbasan (Albania) is 49% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lek (€4.05) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,000 Lek (€16) | €99 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 400 Lek (€3.24) | €5.45 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 313 Lek (€2.53) | €3.61 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 450 Lek (€3.65) | €3.88 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 130 Lek (€1.05) | €1.61 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 Lek (€2.43) | €2.34 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 Lek (€2.43) | €19 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Elbasan (Albania) is 20% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,000 Lek (€16) | €39 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €94 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,000 Lek (€32) | €58 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 700 Lek (€5.68) | €7 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (€1.22) | €1.45 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 758 Lek (€6) | €4.61 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €447 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €48 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 300 Lek (€2.43) | €5.29 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 74 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,900 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,891 (233,264 Lek) in Elbasan.
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