Cost of living in Albania compared to Austria
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Albania | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 889 Lek (€7) | €16 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 835 Lek (€7) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (€2.71) | €5.85 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 136 Lek (€1.11) | €1.30 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 221 Lek (€1.81) | €4.96 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 79 Lek (€0.64) | €3.57 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 696 Lek (€5.68) | €5.98 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 Lek (€0.81) | €2.30 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 76 Lek (€0.62) | €2.05 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 153 Lek (€1.25) | €1.10 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,133 Lek (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 155 Lek (€1.27) | €1.81 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (€0.70) | €1.57 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Albania | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 55,951 Lek (€457) | €1,300 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 35,144 Lek (€287) | €1,264 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,853 Lek (€89) | €169 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 40,951 Lek (€334) | €849 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 30,888 Lek (€252) | €550 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,558 Lek (€127) | €108 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,809 Lek (€15) | €25 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 47,755 Lek (€390) | €400 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (€100) | €113 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 799 Lek (€7) | €13 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 738 Lek (€6) | €15 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 18% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Albania | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,137 Lek (€42) | €93 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,162 Lek (€34) | €35 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,532 Lek (€86) | €96 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,114 Lek (€156) | €144 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Albania | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,962,620 Lek (€16,020) | €24,226 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175 Lek (€1.43) | €1.28 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,581 Lek (€13) | €44 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Albania | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 325 Lek (€2.65) | €8 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,367 Lek (€27) | €118 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€8) | €5.49 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 404 Lek (€3.30) | €2.77 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 490 Lek (€4.00) | €3.00 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 154 Lek (€1.26) | €1.81 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 Lek (€2.86) | €2.20 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 488 Lek (€3.98) | €21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Albania | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,949 Lek (€24) | €43 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,831 Lek (€15) | €23 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (€27) | €170 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 5,104 Lek (€42) | €69 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 712 Lek (€5.81) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 186 Lek (€1.52) | €3.99 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 187 Lek (€1.53) | €4.19 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,000 Lek (€571) | €507 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 Lek (€0.19) | €0.20 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,436 Lek (€69) | €50 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (€2.89) | €7 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 634 prices entered by 92 different people.
Cost of living in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Austria
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