- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Denmark
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,048 Lek (kr62) | kr122 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 387 Lek (kr23) | kr75 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 248 Lek (kr15) | kr41 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 126 Lek (kr7) | kr8 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 198 Lek (kr12) | kr33 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 106 Lek (kr6) | kr19 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 407 Lek (kr24) | kr57 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (kr6) | kr19 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (kr3.56) | kr11 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 106 Lek (kr6) | kr12 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 905 Lek (kr54) | kr80 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (kr10) | kr20 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 68 Lek (kr4.01) | kr12 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 72% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (kr3,768) | kr15,018 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (kr2,108) | kr11,168 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (kr487) | kr1,254 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (kr2,616) | kr10,014 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (kr1,579) | kr6,628 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (kr473) | kr1,545 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (kr102) | kr214 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (kr2,549) | kr3,325 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (kr741) | kr756 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (kr43) | kr51 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 500 Lek (kr30) | kr172 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 23% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (kr513) | kr722 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,409 Lek (kr262) | kr320 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (kr687) | kr845 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (kr738) | kr1,113 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 60% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,992,600 Lek (kr118,240) | kr244,183 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 171 Lek (kr10) | kr11 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (kr98) | kr524 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (kr35) | kr53 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (kr66) | kr90 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (kr161) | kr400 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (kr23) | kr44 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (kr21) | kr23 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (kr24) | kr24 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (kr11) | kr13 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (kr15) | kr15 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (kr29) | kr239 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 40% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (kr136) | kr389 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (kr59) | kr198 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (kr119) | kr721 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,641 Lek (kr275) | kr678 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 639 Lek (kr38) | kr89 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 147 Lek (kr9) | kr40 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 306 Lek (kr18) | kr43 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (kr4,244) | kr4,119 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (kr1.84) | kr1.06 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (kr238) | kr243 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 299 Lek (kr18) | kr44 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Denmark
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