- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 966 Lek (57 kn) | 65 kn | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 398 Lek (23 kn) | 37 kn | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (15 kn) | 29 kn | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (7 kn) | 7 kn | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 188 Lek (11 kn) | 17 kn | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Lek (5.91 kn) | 11 kn | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 365 Lek (22 kn) | 35 kn | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 113 Lek (7 kn) | 8 kn | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 61 Lek (3.58 kn) | 4.86 kn | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (6 kn) | 8 kn | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 976 Lek (58 kn) | 49 kn | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (9 kn) | 12 kn | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 69 Lek (4.08 kn) | 5.25 kn | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 54,184 Lek (3,195 kn) | 4,692 kn | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,275 Lek (1,903 kn) | 3,263 kn | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (484 kn) | 1,097 kn | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (2,599 kn) | 3,085 kn | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (1,569 kn) | 2,068 kn | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (470 kn) | 748 kn | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,785 Lek (105 kn) | 142 kn | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (2,533 kn) | 2,725 kn | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (736 kn) | 668 kn | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (43 kn) | 50 kn | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (29 kn) | 42 kn | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 3% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,375 Lek (494 kn) | 593 kn | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,446 Lek (262 kn) | 264 kn | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,939 Lek (704 kn) | 627 kn | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,446 Lek (734 kn) | 706 kn | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 42% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,909,710 Lek (112,618 kn) | 149,368 kn | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (10 kn) | 10 kn | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,607 Lek (95 kn) | 335 kn | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 20% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (35 kn) | 56 kn | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (66 kn) | 81 kn | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (160 kn) | 261 kn | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (23 kn) | 24 kn | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (21 kn) | 25 kn | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 411 Lek (24 kn) | 21 kn | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 183 Lek (11 kn) | 9 kn | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 243 Lek (14 kn) | 15 kn | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (29 kn) | 52 kn | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 3% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (135 kn) | 157 kn | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (59 kn) | 68 kn | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (118 kn) | 188 kn | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,392 Lek (259 kn) | 310 kn | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 630 Lek (37 kn) | 44 kn | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 150 Lek (9 kn) | 12 kn | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (17 kn) | 20 kn | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (4,218 kn) | 3,942 kn | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.83 kn) | 0.94 kn | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,004 Lek (236 kn) | 264 kn | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (18 kn) | 27 kn | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 25% cheaper than in Croatia
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