- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Albania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 73% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (1,512 Lek) | 1,029 Lek | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.68 (807 Lek) | 418 Lek | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.70 (526 Lek) | 271 Lek | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (123 Lek) | 124 Lek | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (375 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (273 Lek) | 113 Lek | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.46 (633 Lek) | 346 Lek | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (275 Lek) | 103 Lek | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (126 Lek) | 62 Lek | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.83 (259 Lek) | 120 Lek | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (1,192 Lek) | 992 Lek | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.86 (265 Lek) | 162 Lek | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (131 Lek) | 73 Lek | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 228% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 228% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,939 (275,416 Lek) | 64,929 Lek | + 324% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,254 (178,115 Lek) | 36,603 Lek | + 387% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (21,457 Lek) | 9,731 Lek | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,195 (169,838 Lek) | 57,259 Lek | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £855 (121,467 Lek) | 30,666 Lek | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £125 (17,795 Lek) | 4,833 Lek | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (3,172 Lek) | 1,582 Lek | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £339 (48,174 Lek) | 36,988 Lek | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (11,779 Lek) | 10,655 Lek | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (934 Lek) | 691 Lek | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (1,539 Lek) | 467 Lek | + 229% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (9,357 Lek) | 8,642 Lek | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (4,474 Lek) | 3,659 Lek | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £71 (10,128 Lek) | 11,577 Lek | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (10,529 Lek) | 12,445 Lek | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 197% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 197% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,144 (2,719,706 Lek) | 1,992,600 Lek | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (181 Lek) | 177 Lek | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (13,494 Lek) | 1,657 Lek | + 714% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 38% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.42 (486 Lek) | 365 Lek | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (1,200 Lek) | 2,465 Lek | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (10,573 Lek) | 2,811 Lek | + 276% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.59 (510 Lek) | 413 Lek | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.49 (211 Lek) | 367 Lek | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (461 Lek) | 388 Lek | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (259 Lek) | 160 Lek | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 (216 Lek) | 221 Lek | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (1,768 Lek) | 485 Lek | + 265% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 52% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (4,371 Lek) | 2,418 Lek | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (2,989 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £101 (14,346 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 617% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (7,996 Lek) | 4,350 Lek | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (1,283 Lek) | 642 Lek | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (421 Lek) | 146 Lek | + 189% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.42 (629 Lek) | 315 Lek | + 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £396 (56,204 Lek) | 71,519 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (23 Lek) | 31 Lek | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (5,910 Lek) | 3,588 Lek | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (1,494 Lek) | 315 Lek | + 374% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
142.069
ALL
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GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,974 prices entered by 2,350 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 123% more expensive than in Albania
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