- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Albania
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 82% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (1,487 Lek) | 976 Lek | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 (808 Lek) | 403 Lek | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.64 (526 Lek) | 243 Lek | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (124 Lek) | 127 Lek | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (383 Lek) | 180 Lek | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (284 Lek) | 95 Lek | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (648 Lek) | 359 Lek | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (281 Lek) | 110 Lek | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (122 Lek) | 59 Lek | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (259 Lek) | 113 Lek | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (1,224 Lek) | 989 Lek | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (258 Lek) | 161 Lek | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (129 Lek) | 74 Lek | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 252% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 252% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,787 (257,789 Lek) | 51,902 Lek | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,176 (169,562 Lek) | 30,401 Lek | + 458% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 (22,757 Lek) | 7,585 Lek | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,065 (153,538 Lek) | 40,987 Lek | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £734 (105,923 Lek) | 24,443 Lek | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £151 (21,745 Lek) | 8,358 Lek | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (2,989 Lek) | 1,872 Lek | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £331 (47,682 Lek) | 43,877 Lek | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (11,820 Lek) | 11,656 Lek | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (937 Lek) | 777 Lek | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (1,580 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 8% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (9,299 Lek) | 7,191 Lek | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (4,636 Lek) | 4,150 Lek | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (9,959 Lek) | 10,808 Lek | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (10,482 Lek) | 13,045 Lek | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 204% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 204% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,396 (2,653,221 Lek) | 2,080,290 Lek | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (173 Lek) | 168 Lek | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 (14,539 Lek) | 1,564 Lek | + 829% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 59% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.30 (476 Lek) | 684 Lek | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (1,185 Lek) | 1,157 Lek | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £69 (9,926 Lek) | 2,799 Lek | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.25 (469 Lek) | 375 Lek | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (229 Lek) | 358 Lek | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.33 (481 Lek) | 411 Lek | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (254 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (223 Lek) | 242 Lek | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (1,918 Lek) | 489 Lek | + 292% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 64% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (4,422 Lek) | 2,332 Lek | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (2,962 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £125 (17,998 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 800% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (7,890 Lek) | 4,725 Lek | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (1,320 Lek) | 600 Lek | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (425 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.38 (631 Lek) | 295 Lek | + 114% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £414 (59,695 Lek) | 70,635 Lek | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 (28 Lek) | 31 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (6,383 Lek) | 4,424 Lek | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (1,446 Lek) | 295 Lek | + 391% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
144.225
ALL
/
GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,982 prices entered by 2,779 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 135% more expensive than in Albania
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