Cost of living in Germany compared to Albania
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Germany is 49% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Germany | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (1,466 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (1,052 Lek) | 651 Lek | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (618 Lek) | 459 Lek | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (126 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.28 (441 Lek) | 345 Lek | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (310 Lek) | 151 Lek | + 105% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (643 Lek) | 570 Lek | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (267 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (193 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (112 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (674 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (198 Lek) | 185 Lek | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (194 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 179% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Germany is 39% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Germany | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (206,233 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (162,216 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | + 267% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (23,356 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (127,747 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | + 131% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (93,212 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (16,759 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (3,845 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (37,854 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (11,392 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (634 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (1,811 Lek) | 959 Lek | + 89% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 28% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Germany | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (8,890 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 127% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (3,890 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (9,218 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (12,398 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 117% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 117% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Germany | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (3,405,961 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | + 243% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (188 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (5,301 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 242% | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 69% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Germany | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (897 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 348% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (1,621 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 224% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (7,402 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 196% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (411 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (308 Lek) | 375 Lek | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (330 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (204 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (173 Lek) | 250 Lek | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (2,185 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 337% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 43% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Germany | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (4,792 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (2,534 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (8,639 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (6,894 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 130% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (1,049 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.73 (384 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (457 Lek) | 308 Lek | + 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (59,547 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (14 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (4,116 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (850 Lek) | 323 Lek | + 164% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,586 prices entered by 416 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 59% more expensive than in Albania
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