Cost of living in Albania compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,059 Lek (€9) | €16 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 806 Lek (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 332 Lek (€2.76) | €4.35 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 156 Lek (€1.30) | €1.05 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 286 Lek (€2.38) | €3.49 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 183 Lek (€1.52) | €2.63 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (€5.90) | €6 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 137 Lek (€1.14) | €2.25 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 96 Lek (€0.79) | €1.66 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (€0.83) | €1.70 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (€12) | €8 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 162 Lek (€1.35) | €2.46 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 85 Lek (€0.70) | €1.63 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 74,444 Lek (€619) | €1,308 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 42,905 Lek (€357) | €1,173 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (€84) | €102 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 57,477 Lek (€478) | €840 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (€320) | €689 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (€80) | €66 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (€17) | €45 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (€460) | €775 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (€102) | €212 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 792 Lek (€7) | €14 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,908 Lek (€57) | €83 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,681 Lek (€39) | €43 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,977 Lek (€108) | €84 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 18,860 Lek (€157) | €122 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 49% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (€13,839) | €25,153 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 199 Lek (€1.66) | €1.52 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,591 Lek (€13) | €48 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 8% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (€5.82) | €9 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,385 Lek (€36) | €32 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (€8) | €5.15 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 434 Lek (€3.61) | €3.67 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 672 Lek (€5.59) | €3.77 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 241 Lek (€2.00) | €1.90 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 281 Lek (€2.33) | €2.17 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 820 Lek (€7) | €22 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Albania | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (€26) | €47 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,507 Lek (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (€27) | €72 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (€37) | €62 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 610 Lek (€5.07) | €11 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 210 Lek (€1.74) | €3.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 291 Lek (€2.42) | €3.96 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (€605) | €415 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (€0.21) | €0.25 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,024 Lek (€58) | €39 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 354 Lek (€2.94) | €8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 558 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 38% cheaper than in Belgium
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