Cost of living in Belgium compared to Albania
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Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in Belgium is 76% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Belgium | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (2,052 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 149% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (1,126 Lek) | 651 Lek | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.68 (583 Lek) | 459 Lek | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (144 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.83 (393 Lek) | 345 Lek | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.87 (295 Lek) | 151 Lek | + 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (736 Lek) | 570 Lek | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (255 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (194 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.32 (239 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 146% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (830 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.77 (285 Lek) | 185 Lek | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.32 (239 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 242% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Belgium is 27% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Belgium | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,671 (171,671 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,445 (148,470 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | + 236% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (25,899 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (105,992 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €857 (88,051 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (15,015 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (5,158 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | €539 (55,419 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | + 90% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (12,515 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (939 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (1,075 Lek) | 959 Lek | + 12% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Belgium is 40% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Belgium | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (9,534 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 143% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (4,288 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (10,673 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (13,334 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 108% | |||
Transportation in Belgium is 108% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Belgium | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,127 (3,197,600 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | + 222% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (179 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (5,093 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 228% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Belgium is 73% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Belgium | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (1,204 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 502% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (1,027 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 105% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (3,321 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.29 (543 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 117% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.14 (528 Lek) | 375 Lek | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.92 (505 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.08 (213 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (411 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (2,492 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 398% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Belgium is 55% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Belgium | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (6,005 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 200% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (2,642 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (4,848 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (8,778 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 193% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (1,144 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (371 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 (515 Lek) | 308 Lek | + 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €561 (57,584 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (26 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (3,118 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (839 Lek) | 345 Lek | + 143% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 420 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belgium is 61% more expensive than in Albania
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