- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Albania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 80% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (1,478 Lek) | 992 Lek | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (790 Lek) | 372 Lek | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (512 Lek) | 248 Lek | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (122 Lek) | 127 Lek | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (379 Lek) | 193 Lek | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (273 Lek) | 107 Lek | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (630 Lek) | 363 Lek | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (277 Lek) | 110 Lek | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (121 Lek) | 58 Lek | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (255 Lek) | 108 Lek | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (1,211 Lek) | 933 Lek | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (255 Lek) | 161 Lek | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (128 Lek) | 66 Lek | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 239% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 239% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,837 (257,995 Lek) | 54,184 Lek | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,198 (168,288 Lek) | 32,275 Lek | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (21,189 Lek) | 8,200 Lek | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,122 (157,518 Lek) | 44,077 Lek | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £768 (107,910 Lek) | 26,608 Lek | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £153 (21,503 Lek) | 7,969 Lek | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (2,976 Lek) | 1,785 Lek | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £335 (47,035 Lek) | 42,961 Lek | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (11,854 Lek) | 12,486 Lek | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (896 Lek) | 732 Lek | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (1,549 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 210% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 2% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (8,931 Lek) | 8,642 Lek | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (4,542 Lek) | 4,409 Lek | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (9,864 Lek) | 11,577 Lek | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (9,953 Lek) | 12,445 Lek | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 199% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,212 (2,557,855 Lek) | 1,909,710 Lek | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (173 Lek) | 171 Lek | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (13,368 Lek) | 1,607 Lek | + 732% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 56% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 (452 Lek) | 586 Lek | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (1,150 Lek) | 1,114 Lek | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £71 (9,906 Lek) | 2,718 Lek | + 264% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.41 (478 Lek) | 390 Lek | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (213 Lek) | 362 Lek | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (454 Lek) | 411 Lek | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (247 Lek) | 183 Lek | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (214 Lek) | 243 Lek | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (1,772 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 54% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (4,296 Lek) | 2,290 Lek | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (2,931 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (16,282 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 714% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (7,851 Lek) | 4,392 Lek | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (1,282 Lek) | 630 Lek | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (415 Lek) | 144 Lek | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (611 Lek) | 295 Lek | + 107% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £402 (56,497 Lek) | 71,519 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (21 Lek) | 31 Lek | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (6,083 Lek) | 4,004 Lek | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (1,431 Lek) | 299 Lek | + 378% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
140.453
ALL
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,392 prices entered by 2,686 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 127% more expensive than in Albania
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