Cost of living in Czech Republic compared to Albania
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Czech Republic is about the same as in Albania | ||||
Czech Republic | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 230 Kč (942 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 191 Kč (779 Lek) | 651 Lek | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 95 Kč (386 Lek) | 459 Lek | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27 Kč (112 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 77 Kč (315 Lek) | 345 Lek | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 63 Kč (256 Lek) | 151 Lek | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 152 Kč (620 Lek) | 570 Lek | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 34 Kč (140 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26 Kč (107 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 26 Kč (105 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164 Kč (672 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 39 Kč (161 Lek) | 185 Lek | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 26 Kč (106 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 52% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Czech Republic is 6% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Czech Republic | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,803 Kč (150,360 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,846 Kč (117,850 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | + 167% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,482 Kč (22,396 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,392 Kč (99,655 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,131 Kč (78,158 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,281 Kč (13,406 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | + 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 507 Kč (2,072 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,205 Kč (45,778 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,254 Kč (13,295 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 342 Kč (1,398 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 291 Kč (1,189 Lek) | 959 Lek | + 24% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Czech Republic is 45% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Czech Republic | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,056 Kč (8,400 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 114% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,274 Kč (5,203 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,390 Kč (9,765 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,000 Kč (12,257 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | - 5% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Czech Republic is 38% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Czech Republic | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 732,802 Kč (2,993,876 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | + 201% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39 Kč (158 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 547 Kč (2,236 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 44% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Czech Republic is 29% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Czech Republic | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 148 Kč (603 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 202% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Kč (816 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 853 Kč (3,486 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 133 Kč (545 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 118% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 86 Kč (351 Lek) | 375 Lek | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 91 Kč (372 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 49 Kč (201 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 67 Kč (274 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 462 Kč (1,889 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 278% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Czech Republic is 26% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Czech Republic | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 680 Kč (2,780 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 491 Kč (2,007 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,132 Kč (8,712 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,218 Kč (4,978 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 182 Kč (745 Lek) | 926 Lek | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Kč (307 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51 Kč (207 Lek) | 308 Lek | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 20,721 Kč (84,655 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.15 Kč (13 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,406 Kč (5,743 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 148 Kč (604 Lek) | 323 Lek | + 87% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 797 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Czech Republic is 19% more expensive than in Albania
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