Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 64% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (1,586 Lek) | 700 Lek | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.88 (816 Lek) | 415 Lek | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (459 Lek) | 246 Lek | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (119 Lek) | 123 Lek | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.47 (343 Lek) | 184 Lek | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (289 Lek) | 96 Lek | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.09 (568 Lek) | 352 Lek | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (266 Lek) | 92 Lek | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (125 Lek) | 60 Lek | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (237 Lek) | 157 Lek | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (1,129 Lek) | 1,560 Lek | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (271 Lek) | 159 Lek | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (135 Lek) | 156 Lek | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 208% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,994 (276,638 Lek) | 25,000 Lek | + 1007% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,273 (176,557 Lek) | 28,117 Lek | + 528% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £147 (20,354 Lek) | 27,097 Lek | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,276 (176,994 Lek) | 37,477 Lek | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,078 (149,526 Lek) | 20,000 Lek | + 648% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £97 (13,503 Lek) | 25,758 Lek | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (3,062 Lek) | 1,225 Lek | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £322 (44,620 Lek) | 15,340 Lek | + 191% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (10,185 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (861 Lek) | 612 Lek | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (1,657 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 452% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 81% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (9,732 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 289% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (4,518 Lek) | 2,700 Lek | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 (10,375 Lek) | 6,865 Lek | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £78 (10,794 Lek) | 12,000 Lek | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 184% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 184% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,029 (2,778,756 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (167 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (13,625 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 752% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 25% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.19 (442 Lek) | 611 Lek | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (1,211 Lek) | 1,006 Lek | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (11,253 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.41 (473 Lek) | 1,090 Lek | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (220 Lek) | 403 Lek | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.36 (466 Lek) | 433 Lek | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (254 Lek) | 220 Lek | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (203 Lek) | 405 Lek | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (1,886 Lek) | 458 Lek | + 312% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 30% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (4,123 Lek) | 4,174 Lek | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (2,765 Lek) | 1,667 Lek | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £133 (18,510 Lek) | 3,449 Lek | + 437% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (8,012 Lek) | 8,395 Lek | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (1,211 Lek) | 726 Lek | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.14 (436 Lek) | 178 Lek | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.70 (653 Lek) | 671 Lek | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (59,519 Lek) | 45,207 Lek | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (20 Lek) | 20 Lek | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (5,114 Lek) | 4,031 Lek | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (1,582 Lek) | 318 Lek | + 398% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,763 prices entered by 956 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 116% more expensive than in Albania
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