Cost of living in Albania compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 9% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 932 Lek (213 Kč) | 236 Kč | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 608 Lek (139 Kč) | 197 Kč | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 471 Lek (108 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 186 Lek (42 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 298 Lek (68 Kč) | 81 Kč | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 128 Lek (29 Kč) | 67 Kč | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 458 Lek (105 Kč) | 147 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 151 Lek (35 Kč) | 36 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 104 Lek (24 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 98 Lek (22 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,256 Lek (287 Kč) | 162 Kč | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 184 Lek (42 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 91 Lek (21 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 6% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 87,956 Lek (20,102 Kč) | 40,574 Kč | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,797 Lek (12,067 Kč) | 31,370 Kč | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,203 Lek (5,074 Kč) | 5,121 Kč | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 58,016 Lek (13,259 Kč) | 25,421 Kč | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 222,231 Lek (50,790 Kč) | 19,427 Kč | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,081 Lek (4,589 Kč) | 3,897 Kč | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,527 Lek (1,035 Kč) | 557 Kč | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Lek (9,142 Kč) | 9,367 Kč | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (6,856 Kč) | 3,299 Kč | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,216 Lek (278 Kč) | 288 Kč | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,059 Lek (242 Kč) | 313 Kč | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 3,779 Lek (864 Kč) | 2,099 Kč | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,266 Lek (975 Kč) | 1,273 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,939 Lek (2,043 Kč) | 2,396 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 13,207 Lek (3,018 Kč) | 3,278 Kč | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 30% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (227,200 Kč) | 796,168 Kč | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 Lek (48 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,552 Lek (355 Kč) | 544 Kč | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 8% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (274 Kč) | 148 Kč | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (229 Kč) | 200 Kč | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (710 Kč) | 876 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (217 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (84 Kč) | 83 Kč | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (122 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (60 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (71 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (167 Kč) | 514 Kč | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Albania | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (686 Kč) | 749 Kč | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (404 Kč) | 500 Kč | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,132 Kč | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (1,039 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,322 Lek (302 Kč) | 190 Kč | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (55 Kč) | 74 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 397 Lek (91 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (17,141 Kč) | 21,238 Kč | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (5.71 Kč) | 3.08 Kč | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (837 Kč) | 1,444 Kč | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 326 Lek (75 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,028 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 12% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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