Cost of living in Albania compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Albania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 992 Lek (64 kn) | 93 kn | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 705 Lek (45 kn) | 52 kn | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 350 Lek (22 kn) | 40 kn | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 188 Lek (12 kn) | 8 kn | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 319 Lek (20 kn) | 23 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 147 Lek (9 kn) | 15 kn | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 709 Lek (46 kn) | 72 kn | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 197 Lek (13 kn) | 10 kn | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 154 Lek (10 kn) | 8 kn | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 119 Lek (8 kn) | 13 kn | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,437 Lek (92 kn) | 65 kn | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 180 Lek (12 kn) | 15 kn | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 96 Lek (6 kn) | 7 kn | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Albania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 94,285 Lek (6,048 kn) | 7,391 kn | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,586 Lek (2,475 kn) | 4,051 kn | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,155 Lek (651 kn) | 1,296 kn | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,857 Lek (3,776 kn) | 4,793 kn | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 38,468 Lek (2,468 kn) | 3,853 kn | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,600 Lek (616 kn) | 1,515 kn | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,007 Lek (129 kn) | 134 kn | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,342 Lek (3,550 kn) | 5,383 kn | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,290 Lek (788 kn) | 1,126 kn | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,210 Lek (78 kn) | 98 kn | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 828 Lek (53 kn) | 88 kn | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Albania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,349 Lek (343 kn) | 603 kn | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,030 Lek (259 kn) | 246 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,022 Lek (643 kn) | 665 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,578 Lek (935 kn) | 596 kn | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Albania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,664,430 Lek (106,769 kn) | 297,103 kn | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 227 Lek (15 kn) | 13 kn | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (103 kn) | 318 kn | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Albania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 700 Lek (45 kn) | 45 kn | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,002 Lek (64 kn) | 63 kn | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,711 Lek (238 kn) | 364 kn | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (61 kn) | 35 kn | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 391 Lek (25 kn) | 25 kn | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 597 Lek (38 kn) | 29 kn | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 260 Lek (17 kn) | 12 kn | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 302 Lek (19 kn) | 17 kn | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 743 Lek (48 kn) | 75 kn | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Albania | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,107 Lek (199 kn) | 358 kn | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,731 Lek (111 kn) | 89 kn | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,249 Lek (208 kn) | 235 kn | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,426 Lek (284 kn) | 413 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 670 Lek (43 kn) | 73 kn | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 244 Lek (16 kn) | 13 kn | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (21 kn) | 18 kn | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 72,791 Lek (4,669 kn) | 4,347 kn | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (1.60 kn) | 1.00 kn | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,554 Lek (292 kn) | 320 kn | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 347 Lek (22 kn) | 33 kn | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 669 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Croatia
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