- 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 | 1,029 Lek (61 kn) | 69 kn | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 418 Lek (25 kn) | 39 kn | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 271 Lek (16 kn) | 29 kn | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 124 Lek (7 kn) | 7 kn | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 213 Lek (13 kn) | 17 kn | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 113 Lek (7 kn) | 11 kn | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (21 kn) | 42 kn | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 103 Lek (6 kn) | 8 kn | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 62 Lek (3.71 kn) | 5.03 kn | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 120 Lek (7 kn) | 8 kn | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 992 Lek (59 kn) | 49 kn | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 162 Lek (10 kn) | 13 kn | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 73 Lek (4.32 kn) | 5.53 kn | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 64,929 Lek (3,869 kn) | 4,616 kn | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 36,603 Lek (2,181 kn) | 3,390 kn | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,731 Lek (580 kn) | 927 kn | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 57,259 Lek (3,412 kn) | 3,137 kn | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 30,666 Lek (1,827 kn) | 2,222 kn | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 4,833 Lek (288 kn) | 630 kn | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,582 Lek (94 kn) | 134 kn | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 36,988 Lek (2,204 kn) | 2,574 kn | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 10,655 Lek (635 kn) | 687 kn | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 691 Lek (41 kn) | 53 kn | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 467 Lek (28 kn) | 40 kn | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 10% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (515 kn) | 645 kn | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (218 kn) | 250 kn | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (690 kn) | 623 kn | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (742 kn) | 698 kn | + 6% | |
| 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 (118,742 kn) | 142,950 kn | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 177 Lek (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,657 Lek (99 kn) | 331 kn | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 365 Lek (22 kn) | 54 kn | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,465 Lek (147 kn) | 67 kn | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,811 Lek (168 kn) | 272 kn | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 413 Lek (25 kn) | 28 kn | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 367 Lek (22 kn) | 23 kn | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 388 Lek (23 kn) | 22 kn | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 160 Lek (10 kn) | 9 kn | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 221 Lek (13 kn) | 15 kn | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 485 Lek (29 kn) | 51 kn | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 3% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,418 Lek (144 kn) | 177 kn | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (60 kn) | 71 kn | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (119 kn) | 283 kn | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,350 Lek (259 kn) | 317 kn | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 642 Lek (38 kn) | 49 kn | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 146 Lek (9 kn) | 13 kn | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 315 Lek (19 kn) | 15 kn | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (4,262 kn) | 3,666 kn | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (1.85 kn) | 0.81 kn | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,588 Lek (214 kn) | 282 kn | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (19 kn) | 27 kn | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 21% cheaper than in Croatia
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