Cost of living in Spain compared to Albania
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Spain is 32% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Spain | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (1,768 Lek) | 825 Lek | + 114% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (940 Lek) | 651 Lek | + 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (392 Lek) | 459 Lek | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (108 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (310 Lek) | 345 Lek | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (232 Lek) | 151 Lek | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (725 Lek) | 570 Lek | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (223 Lek) | 129 Lek | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (145 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (115 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (703 Lek) | 1,054 Lek | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (212 Lek) | 185 Lek | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (111 Lek) | 70 Lek | + 60% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Spain is 5% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
Spain | Albania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 (145,856 Lek) | 91,804 Lek | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €958 (98,760 Lek) | 44,173 Lek | + 124% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (12,159 Lek) | 13,504 Lek | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €914 (94,231 Lek) | 55,304 Lek | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (69,035 Lek) | 174,064 Lek | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (8,310 Lek) | 11,498 Lek | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (2,816 Lek) | 5,611 Lek | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | €315 (32,503 Lek) | 29,173 Lek | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (9,506 Lek) | 21,880 Lek | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (751 Lek) | 1,296 Lek | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (1,160 Lek) | 959 Lek | + 21% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 6% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Spain | Albania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (7,511 Lek) | 3,917 Lek | + 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (3,197 Lek) | 3,564 Lek | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (8,466 Lek) | 8,669 Lek | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (8,878 Lek) | 12,963 Lek | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 59% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Spain | Albania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,022 (2,888,758 Lek) | 994,106 Lek | + 191% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (165 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (3,195 Lek) | 1,551 Lek | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 40% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Spain | Albania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (862 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 331% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (711 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (6,358 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 154% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (398 Lek) | 250 Lek | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (304 Lek) | 375 Lek | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.02 (311 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (208 Lek) | 300 Lek | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (199 Lek) | 250 Lek | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (1,749 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 250% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 22% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
Spain | Albania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (3,502 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (1,689 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (5,444 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (5,127 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (1,058 Lek) | 926 Lek | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (277 Lek) | 200 Lek | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.45 (458 Lek) | 308 Lek | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (53,028 Lek) | 75,000 Lek | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (20 Lek) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (5,035 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (539 Lek) | 323 Lek | + 67% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,530 prices entered by 1,071 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Spain is 23% more expensive than in Albania
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