Cost of living in Albania compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 700 Lek (kr42) | kr107 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 415 Lek (kr25) | kr75 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 246 Lek (kr15) | kr33 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 123 Lek (kr7) | kr10 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 184 Lek (kr11) | kr30 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 96 Lek (kr5.82) | kr25 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 352 Lek (kr21) | kr51 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 92 Lek (kr5.52) | kr20 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (kr3.62) | kr13 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 157 Lek (kr9) | kr9 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,560 Lek (kr94) | kr84 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 159 Lek (kr10) | kr21 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 156 Lek (kr9) | kr12 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 63% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Lek (kr1,507) | kr13,131 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 28,117 Lek (kr1,695) | kr9,760 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,097 Lek (kr1,633) | kr1,756 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 37,477 Lek (kr2,259) | kr8,503 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000 Lek (kr1,206) | kr6,143 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,758 Lek (kr1,553) | kr739 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,225 Lek (kr74) | kr139 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,340 Lek (kr925) | kr3,006 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Lek (kr904) | kr729 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 612 Lek (kr37) | kr53 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 300 Lek (kr18) | kr142 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,500 Lek (kr151) | kr817 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,700 Lek (kr163) | kr304 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,865 Lek (kr414) | kr898 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Lek (kr723) | kr992 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr266,923 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 150 Lek (kr9) | kr11 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (kr96) | kr596 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 611 Lek (kr37) | kr67 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,006 Lek (kr61) | kr96 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 Lek (kr181) | kr1,500 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,090 Lek (kr66) | kr37 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 403 Lek (kr24) | kr19 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 433 Lek (kr26) | kr31 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 220 Lek (kr13) | kr11 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 Lek (kr24) | kr14 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 458 Lek (kr28) | kr179 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,174 Lek (kr252) | kr342 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,667 Lek (kr100) | kr196 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,449 Lek (kr208) | kr984 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 8,395 Lek (kr506) | kr688 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 726 Lek (kr44) | kr93 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 178 Lek (kr11) | kr42 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 671 Lek (kr40) | kr44 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 45,207 Lek (kr2,725) | kr3,830 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Lek (kr1.21) | kr2.09 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,031 Lek (kr243) | kr236 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 318 Lek (kr19) | kr53 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 987 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Albania is 54% cheaper than in Denmark
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