- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (€8) | €15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (€3.13) | €8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (€2.07) | €4.70 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (€1.00) | €1.01 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (€1.68) | €4.16 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (€0.85) | €1.94 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (€3.29) | €6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (€0.86) | €2.20 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (€0.48) | €1.31 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (€0.86) | €1.39 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (€1.30) | €2.28 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (€0.58) | €1.33 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (€513) | €1,125 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (€287) | €859 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (€66) | €127 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (€356) | €787 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (€215) | €588 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (€64) | €112 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (€14) | €35 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (€347) | €429 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (€101) | €99 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (€5.92) | €7 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 482 Lek (€3.90) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 15% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (€70) | €87 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (€30) | €36 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (€94) | €90 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (€101) | €114 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (€16,100) | €21,148 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (€1.41) | €1.44 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (€13) | €48 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (€4.74) | €9 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (€22) | €26 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (€3.15) | €3.61 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (€2.92) | €3.50 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (€3.29) | €3.00 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (€1.56) | €1.37 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (€2.00) | €2.91 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (€3.91) | €20 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (€19) | €43 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (€8) | €21 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (€16) | €40 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (€37) | €60 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (€5.17) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (€1.18) | €3.25 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (€2.47) | €3.67 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (€578) | €433 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (€0.25) | €0.18 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (€32) | €31 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (€2.42) | €7 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albania is 43% cheaper than in Belgium
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