Cost of living in Malaga (Spain) is 74% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania)
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Malaga (Spain) is 44% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Malaga | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (1,680 Lek) | 861 Lek | + 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (943 Lek) | 452 Lek | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.71 (488 Lek) | 414 Lek | + 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (100 Lek) | 138 Lek | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.27 (339 Lek) | 228 Lek | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 (219 Lek) | 191 Lek | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (874 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (197 Lek) | 139 Lek | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (142 Lek) | 90 Lek | + 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (114 Lek) | 103 Lek | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.22 (541 Lek) | 1,052 Lek | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (209 Lek) | 179 Lek | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (110 Lek) | 71 Lek | + 55% | |
Housing | + 226% | |||
Housing in Malaga (Spain) is 226% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Malaga | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,513 (156,696 Lek) | 25,888 Lek | + 505% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €980 (101,491 Lek) | 20,876 Lek | + 386% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (16,620 Lek) | 4,556 Lek | + 265% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €908 (94,080 Lek) | 17,500 Lek | + 438% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €662 (68,527 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 357% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €85 (8,830 Lek) | 3,174 Lek | + 178% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (3,314 Lek) | 2,357 Lek | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | €317 (32,886 Lek) | 41,222 Lek | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (9,580 Lek) | 11,526 Lek | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (716 Lek) | 1,665 Lek | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (1,135 Lek) | 233 Lek | + 386% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Malaga (Spain) is 20% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (6,307 Lek) | 3,817 Lek | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (3,706 Lek) | 3,841 Lek | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (8,708 Lek) | 7,684 Lek | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (9,816 Lek) | 4,658 Lek | + 111% | |
Transportation | + 75% | |||
Transportation in Malaga (Spain) is 75% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,812 (2,881,046 Lek) | 1,666,670 Lek | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (171 Lek) | 143 Lek | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (2,572 Lek) | 1,247 Lek | + 106% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (2,313 Lek) | 754 Lek | + 207% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Malaga (Spain) is 30% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Malaga | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.68 (588 Lek) | 592 Lek | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (795 Lek) | 800 Lek | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (6,935 Lek) | 1,969 Lek | + 252% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.42 (354 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.64 (273 Lek) | 336 Lek | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (330 Lek) | 423 Lek | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (185 Lek) | 183 Lek | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.89 (195 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (1,768 Lek) | 278 Lek | + 537% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Malaga (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Malaga | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (2,811 Lek) | 2,315 Lek | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (1,731 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 246% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (5,349 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (4,550 Lek) | 4,136 Lek | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (1,020 Lek) | 338 Lek | + 202% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.90 (301 Lek) | 149 Lek | + 101% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.35 (451 Lek) | 284 Lek | + 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €368 (38,105 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (25 Lek) | 14 Lek | + 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (5,074 Lek) | 4,626 Lek | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.24 (543 Lek) | 272 Lek | + 100% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 424 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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