Cost of living in Albania compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 860 Lek (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (€8) | €11 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (€3.57) | €5.82 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (€1.72) | €1.39 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (€3.61) | €3.93 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (€1.77) | €3.07 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (€1.32) | €2.56 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (€1.00) | €1.91 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (€1.00) | €2.13 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.90) | €2.97 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (€0.73) | €2.19 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,543 Lek (€687) | €1,531 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 49,245 Lek (€494) | €1,297 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€135) | €285 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 55,304 Lek (€554) | €933 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 174,064 Lek (€1,745) | €786 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (€90) | €196 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (€56) | €49 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€292) | €323 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€203) | €120 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €25 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €11 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€39) | €94 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €42 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€87) | €101 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€130) | €129 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (€9,967) | €31,127 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (€1.89) | €1.72 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (€16) | €50 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.01) | €12 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | €32 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.51) | €5.29 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.76) | €5.14 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.14) | €4.92 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.35) | €2.08 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.83) | €4.00 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 Lek (€5.01) | €27 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €45 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €26 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €90 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€46) | €94 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.01) | €3.76 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.14) | €5.02 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€752) | €561 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (€41) | €31 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 Lek (€3.48) | €8 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 408 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Belgium
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