Cost of living in Albania compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 27% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 685 Lek (42 kn) | 61 kn | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 594 Lek (37 kn) | 39 kn | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 247 Lek (15 kn) | 30 kn | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 118 Lek (7 kn) | 7 kn | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 190 Lek (12 kn) | 17 kn | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84 Lek (5.16 kn) | 14 kn | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 Lek (22 kn) | 55 kn | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 Lek (5.29 kn) | 9 kn | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (3.69 kn) | 5.99 kn | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 145 Lek (9 kn) | 9 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,189 Lek (73 kn) | 60 kn | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 150 Lek (9 kn) | 13 kn | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (4.99 kn) | 7 kn | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 31% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 49,410 Lek (3,040 kn) | 4,033 kn | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,165 Lek (2,348 kn) | 4,332 kn | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,183 Lek (1,057 kn) | 1,005 kn | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 36,401 Lek (2,239 kn) | 3,576 kn | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 22,919 Lek (1,410 kn) | 3,225 kn | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,545 Lek (1,079 kn) | 1,145 kn | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,363 Lek (84 kn) | 126 kn | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 28,573 Lek (1,758 kn) | 2,837 kn | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,856 Lek (668 kn) | 1,475 kn | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 698 Lek (43 kn) | 58 kn | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 Lek (17 kn) | 53 kn | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,754 Lek (169 kn) | 721 kn | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (166 kn) | 379 kn | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,272 Lek (386 kn) | 680 kn | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (738 kn) | 688 kn | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 500,000 Lek (30,761 kn) | 136,844 kn | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 151 Lek (9 kn) | 10 kn | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (98 kn) | 350 kn | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 14% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (38 kn) | 53 kn | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (62 kn) | 50 kn | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,698 Lek (166 kn) | 315 kn | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 950 Lek (58 kn) | 25 kn | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 393 Lek (24 kn) | 30 kn | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 421 Lek (26 kn) | 32 kn | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 187 Lek (12 kn) | 10 kn | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 385 Lek (24 kn) | 16 kn | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 475 Lek (29 kn) | 96 kn | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,959 Lek (182 kn) | 156 kn | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,710 Lek (105 kn) | 70 kn | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (212 kn) | 391 kn | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,119 Lek (438 kn) | 288 kn | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 801 Lek (49 kn) | 43 kn | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 181 Lek (11 kn) | 13 kn | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 324 Lek (20 kn) | 18 kn | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (2,781 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (1.23 kn) | 1.17 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,612 Lek (284 kn) | 289 kn | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 319 Lek (20 kn) | 31 kn | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 554 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Croatia
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