Cost of living in Albania compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Albania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 821 Lek (€8) | €18 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 770 Lek (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 356 Lek (€3.61) | €5.86 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 172 Lek (€1.74) | €1.28 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 360 Lek (€3.65) | €3.65 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 176 Lek (€1.79) | €2.27 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 671 Lek (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 131 Lek (€1.33) | €1.54 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 100 Lek (€1.01) | €1.28 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (€1.01) | €1.58 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,000 Lek (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 190 Lek (€1.93) | €2.08 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (€0.74) | €0.89 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Albania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 68,674 Lek (€696) | €1,055 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 48,709 Lek (€494) | €832 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,504 Lek (€137) | €180 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 65,000 Lek (€659) | €664 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 25,000 Lek (€253) | €544 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 8,941 Lek (€91) | €123 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,611 Lek (€57) | €19 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,173 Lek (€296) | €597 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,293 Lek (€206) | €95 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,296 Lek (€13) | €17 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 959 Lek (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 19% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Albania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,917 Lek (€40) | €60 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,564 Lek (€36) | €26 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,669 Lek (€88) | €77 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,963 Lek (€131) | €64 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 50% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Albania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 550,000 Lek (€5,573) | €24,682 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 188 Lek (€1.91) | €1.48 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,551 Lek (€16) | €50 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Albania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 200 Lek (€2.03) | €7 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 669 Lek (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,500 Lek (€25) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 250 Lek (€2.53) | €5.00 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Lek (€3.80) | €2.91 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 413 Lek (€4.19) | €2.24 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 334 Lek (€3.38) | €1.00 | + 238% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 382 Lek (€3.87) | €2.00 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 564 Lek (€5.72) | €12 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 29% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Albania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,059 Lek (€31) | €44 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,600 Lek (€16) | €15 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €30 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,588 Lek (€46) | €74 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 799 Lek (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 200 Lek (€2.03) | €2.72 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 313 Lek (€3.17) | €4.24 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (€760) | €1,450 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,059 Lek (€41) | €53 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (€3.30) | €5.27 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 316 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Albania is 26% cheaper than in Croatia
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