- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Albania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 75% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (1,509 Lek) | 1,048 Lek | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (788 Lek) | 387 Lek | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.62 (510 Lek) | 257 Lek | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (122 Lek) | 124 Lek | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (377 Lek) | 208 Lek | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (270 Lek) | 106 Lek | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.53 (640 Lek) | 407 Lek | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (278 Lek) | 107 Lek | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (119 Lek) | 60 Lek | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (248 Lek) | 106 Lek | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (1,205 Lek) | 905 Lek | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (257 Lek) | 161 Lek | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (130 Lek) | 72 Lek | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 229% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,861 (262,706 Lek) | 63,507 Lek | + 314% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,203 (169,810 Lek) | 35,525 Lek | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (22,413 Lek) | 8,200 Lek | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,142 (161,204 Lek) | 44,077 Lek | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £789 (111,402 Lek) | 26,608 Lek | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (20,537 Lek) | 7,969 Lek | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (3,039 Lek) | 1,717 Lek | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £337 (47,511 Lek) | 42,961 Lek | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (12,005 Lek) | 12,486 Lek | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (903 Lek) | 732 Lek | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (1,538 Lek) | 468 Lek | + 228% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 8% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (8,939 Lek) | 8,642 Lek | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (4,563 Lek) | 3,659 Lek | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (9,928 Lek) | 11,577 Lek | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (10,219 Lek) | 12,445 Lek | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 190% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 190% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,384 (2,594,919 Lek) | 1,992,600 Lek | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (176 Lek) | 174 Lek | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (13,219 Lek) | 1,645 Lek | + 703% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 60% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (477 Lek) | 586 Lek | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (1,156 Lek) | 1,114 Lek | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (10,471 Lek) | 2,718 Lek | + 285% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (491 Lek) | 390 Lek | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (215 Lek) | 362 Lek | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (454 Lek) | 408 Lek | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (253 Lek) | 194 Lek | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (218 Lek) | 247 Lek | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (1,773 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 50% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (4,362 Lek) | 2,290 Lek | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (2,952 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (16,201 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 710% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (7,668 Lek) | 4,641 Lek | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (1,269 Lek) | 639 Lek | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (419 Lek) | 147 Lek | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.36 (615 Lek) | 306 Lek | + 101% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (56,655 Lek) | 71,519 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (21 Lek) | 31 Lek | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (6,057 Lek) | 4,007 Lek | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (1,438 Lek) | 299 Lek | + 380% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
141.149
ALL
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,463 prices entered by 2,580 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 124% more expensive than in Albania
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