- 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 | 994 Lek (57 kn) | 64 kn | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 377 Lek (22 kn) | 37 kn | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 263 Lek (15 kn) | 28 kn | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 128 Lek (7 kn) | 7 kn | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 178 Lek (10 kn) | 17 kn | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 94 Lek (5.39 kn) | 11 kn | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 379 Lek (22 kn) | 36 kn | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 112 Lek (6 kn) | 8 kn | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 58 Lek (3.34 kn) | 4.64 kn | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (6 kn) | 8 kn | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,098 Lek (63 kn) | 47 kn | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 169 Lek (10 kn) | 12 kn | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (4.25 kn) | 5.15 kn | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 53,929 Lek (3,101 kn) | 4,617 kn | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 29,948 Lek (1,722 kn) | 3,260 kn | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,459 Lek (429 kn) | 1,124 kn | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 41,898 Lek (2,409 kn) | 3,058 kn | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 24,443 Lek (1,406 kn) | 2,098 kn | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 9,719 Lek (559 kn) | 741 kn | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,939 Lek (111 kn) | 143 kn | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 47,130 Lek (2,710 kn) | 2,859 kn | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 9,966 Lek (573 kn) | 675 kn | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 791 Lek (45 kn) | 49 kn | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (29 kn) | 43 kn | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 1% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,283 Lek (534 kn) | 575 kn | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,619 Lek (266 kn) | 261 kn | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,808 Lek (621 kn) | 629 kn | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,006 Lek (805 kn) | 667 kn | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,335,130 Lek (134,274 kn) | 151,876 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 169 Lek (10 kn) | 10 kn | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,580 Lek (91 kn) | 340 kn | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 16% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 765 Lek (44 kn) | 53 kn | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,100 Lek (63 kn) | 73 kn | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,799 Lek (161 kn) | 258 kn | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 400 Lek (23 kn) | 23 kn | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 369 Lek (21 kn) | 26 kn | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 434 Lek (25 kn) | 21 kn | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 210 Lek (12 kn) | 9 kn | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 242 Lek (14 kn) | 15 kn | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 480 Lek (28 kn) | 53 kn | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 4% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,308 Lek (133 kn) | 147 kn | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,011 Lek (58 kn) | 67 kn | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (115 kn) | 153 kn | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,954 Lek (285 kn) | 310 kn | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 578 Lek (33 kn) | 44 kn | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 152 Lek (9 kn) | 12 kn | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 295 Lek (17 kn) | 15 kn | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 70,635 Lek (4,062 kn) | 3,949 kn | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 35 Lek (2.00 kn) | 0.99 kn | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,424 Lek (254 kn) | 263 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 305 Lek (18 kn) | 27 kn | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 24% cheaper than in Croatia
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