- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (63 kn) | 64 kn | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (23 kn) | 37 kn | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (15 kn) | 29 kn | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (7 kn) | 7 kn | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 208 Lek (12 kn) | 17 kn | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (6 kn) | 11 kn | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (24 kn) | 39 kn | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (6 kn) | 8 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (3.58 kn) | 5.02 kn | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (6 kn) | 8 kn | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (54 kn) | 47 kn | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (10 kn) | 13 kn | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 72 Lek (4.30 kn) | 5.62 kn | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (3,790 kn) | 4,706 kn | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (2,120 kn) | 3,471 kn | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (489 kn) | 1,025 kn | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (2,631 kn) | 3,009 kn | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (1,588 kn) | 2,148 kn | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (476 kn) | 709 kn | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (102 kn) | 133 kn | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (2,564 kn) | 2,626 kn | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (745 kn) | 649 kn | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (44 kn) | 56 kn | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 468 Lek (28 kn) | 40 kn | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (516 kn) | 620 kn | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (218 kn) | 264 kn | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (691 kn) | 620 kn | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (743 kn) | 757 kn | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (118,920 kn) | 153,067 kn | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 Lek (10 kn) | 10 kn | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (98 kn) | 328 kn | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (35 kn) | 52 kn | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (66 kn) | 73 kn | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (162 kn) | 270 kn | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (23 kn) | 25 kn | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (22 kn) | 24 kn | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (24 kn) | 22 kn | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (12 kn) | 9 kn | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (15 kn) | 15 kn | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (29 kn) | 55 kn | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 7% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (137 kn) | 149 kn | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (60 kn) | 69 kn | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (119 kn) | 247 kn | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (277 kn) | 319 kn | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (38 kn) | 46 kn | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (9 kn) | 12 kn | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (18 kn) | 19 kn | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (4,268 kn) | 3,884 kn | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.85 kn) | 0.76 kn | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (239 kn) | 270 kn | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (18 kn) | 27 kn | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Croatia
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