Cost of living in Italy compared to Albania
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Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Italy is 56% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Italy | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (1,747 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 112% | |
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 | €5.52 (572 Lek) | 459 Lek | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (153 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (384 Lek) | 345 Lek | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (314 Lek) | 151 Lek | + 108% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (763 Lek) | 570 Lek | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (235 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (181 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (162 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (680 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (238 Lek) | 185 Lek | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (180 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 159% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Italy is 22% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Italy | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (200,654 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (131,646 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | + 198% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (20,493 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (121,771 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (82,513 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (13,482 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | + 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (2,740 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (34,680 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (13,625 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (739 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (1,121 Lek) | 959 Lek | + 17% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Italy | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (8,002 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 104% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (3,513 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (9,282 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (12,169 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 83% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Italy | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (3,198,803 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | + 222% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (191 Lek) | 188 Lek | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (3,826 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 147% | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 104% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Italy | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (1,042 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 421% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (998 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 100% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (10,912 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 336% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (660 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 164% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (435 Lek) | 375 Lek | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (364 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (348 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (301 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (2,054 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 311% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 50% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Italy | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (4,081 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (1,998 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (8,070 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (7,736 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 158% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (992 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (187 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (559 Lek) | 308 Lek | + 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (85,957 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (36 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (5,777 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 93% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (622 Lek) | 323 Lek | + 93% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,590 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 51% more expensive than in Albania
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