- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Cyprus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,001 Lek (€8) | €13 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 379 Lek (€3.06) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (€2.07) | €4.29 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (€1.01) | €1.38 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 197 Lek (€1.59) | €3.36 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 109 Lek (€0.88) | €1.55 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (€2.80) | €5.10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (€0.86) | €2.03 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (€0.48) | €1.00 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (€0.95) | €1.16 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 971 Lek (€8) | €6 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (€1.30) | €1.97 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (€0.60) | €1.05 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 41% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (€513) | €875 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (€287) | €594 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (€66) | €131 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (€356) | €569 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (€215) | €395 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (€64) | €91 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (€14) | €28 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (€347) | €339 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (€101) | €87 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (€5.91) | €5.98 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 463 Lek (€3.74) | €6 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 7% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (€70) | €67 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (€30) | €38 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (€93) | €75 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (€101) | €91 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (€16,093) | €17,323 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175 Lek (€1.41) | €1.27 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (€13) | €40 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (€4.74) | €5.15 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (€9) | €13 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (€22) | €48 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (€3.15) | €5.36 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (€2.92) | €3.38 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (€3.29) | €3.45 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (€1.56) | €1.79 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (€1.99) | €2.37 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (€3.90) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 17% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (€18) | €30 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (€8) | €16 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (€16) | €35 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,260 Lek (€34) | €53 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 599 Lek (€4.84) | €8 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 Lek (€1.15) | €3.27 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 307 Lek (€2.48) | €3.18 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (€578) | €518 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (€0.25) | €0.11 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (€32) | €53 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (€2.54) | €4.51 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Cyprus
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