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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 78% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (1,533 Lek) | 867 Lek | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.76 (825 Lek) | 421 Lek | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.49 (500 Lek) | 309 Lek | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (122 Lek) | 128 Lek | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.44 (350 Lek) | 195 Lek | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.87 (268 Lek) | 110 Lek | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.17 (597 Lek) | 365 Lek | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (275 Lek) | 128 Lek | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (131 Lek) | 77 Lek | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.83 (262 Lek) | 108 Lek | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (1,146 Lek) | 957 Lek | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.93 (276 Lek) | 176 Lek | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 (135 Lek) | 74 Lek | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 267% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,845 (264,288 Lek) | 58,159 Lek | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,300 (186,218 Lek) | 32,770 Lek | + 468% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £137 (19,551 Lek) | 7,922 Lek | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,108 (158,737 Lek) | 45,358 Lek | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £909 (130,145 Lek) | 27,895 Lek | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £142 (20,290 Lek) | 5,121 Lek | + 296% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £24 (3,425 Lek) | 1,480 Lek | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £344 (49,202 Lek) | 43,440 Lek | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (12,026 Lek) | 9,339 Lek | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (887 Lek) | 856 Lek | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (1,604 Lek) | 438 Lek | + 266% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 26% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £69 (9,947 Lek) | 6,562 Lek | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (4,278 Lek) | 7,332 Lek | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (9,845 Lek) | 10,909 Lek | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £67 (9,605 Lek) | 15,783 Lek | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 146% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,862 (2,844,797 Lek) | 2,800,000 Lek | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (181 Lek) | 183 Lek | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £84 (12,092 Lek) | 1,453 Lek | + 732% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 34% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.03 (578 Lek) | 730 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (1,248 Lek) | 867 Lek | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £86 (12,351 Lek) | 2,748 Lek | + 349% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.43 (491 Lek) | 612 Lek | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.65 (236 Lek) | 655 Lek | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.60 (515 Lek) | 453 Lek | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.91 (274 Lek) | 171 Lek | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 (218 Lek) | 241 Lek | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (1,835 Lek) | 404 Lek | + 354% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 28% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (4,274 Lek) | 2,772 Lek | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (2,689 Lek) | 1,109 Lek | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £110 (15,694 Lek) | 5,649 Lek | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (7,906 Lek) | 4,084 Lek | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (1,332 Lek) | 622 Lek | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (423 Lek) | 164 Lek | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.39 (629 Lek) | 336 Lek | + 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £386 (55,233 Lek) | 71,519 Lek | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (16 Lek) | 40 Lek | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (5,056 Lek) | 3,963 Lek | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (1,592 Lek) | 322 Lek | + 395% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,289 prices entered by 1,609 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 105% more expensive than in Albania
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