- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Denmark
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albania compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 57% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,001 Lek (kr61) | kr124 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 379 Lek (kr23) | kr76 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 257 Lek (kr16) | kr41 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 125 Lek (kr8) | kr9 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 197 Lek (kr12) | kr33 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 109 Lek (kr7) | kr19 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 Lek (kr21) | kr55 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 107 Lek (kr6) | kr19 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 60 Lek (kr3.65) | kr11 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 118 Lek (kr7) | kr12 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 971 Lek (kr59) | kr81 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 161 Lek (kr10) | kr19 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (kr4.50) | kr13 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 71% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 63,507 Lek (kr3,859) | kr14,845 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,525 Lek (kr2,159) | kr11,101 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 8,200 Lek (kr498) | kr1,054 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 44,077 Lek (kr2,679) | kr10,287 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 26,608 Lek (kr1,617) | kr6,645 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 7,969 Lek (kr484) | kr1,730 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 1,717 Lek (kr104) | kr209 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 42,961 Lek (kr2,611) | kr3,354 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,486 Lek (kr759) | kr777 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 732 Lek (kr44) | kr54 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 463 Lek (kr28) | kr173 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 28% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,642 Lek (kr525) | kr719 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,659 Lek (kr222) | kr311 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 11,577 Lek (kr704) | kr868 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,445 Lek (kr756) | kr1,258 | - 40% | |
| 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 (kr121,095) | kr255,883 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 175 Lek (kr11) | kr11 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,645 Lek (kr100) | kr531 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 586 Lek (kr36) | kr53 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,114 Lek (kr68) | kr90 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 2,718 Lek (kr165) | kr415 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 390 Lek (kr24) | kr44 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 362 Lek (kr22) | kr22 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 408 Lek (kr25) | kr24 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 194 Lek (kr12) | kr13 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 247 Lek (kr15) | kr15 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 483 Lek (kr29) | kr235 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 39% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,290 Lek (kr139) | kr380 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,000 Lek (kr61) | kr201 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000 Lek (kr122) | kr721 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,260 Lek (kr259) | kr645 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 599 Lek (kr36) | kr93 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 143 Lek (kr9) | kr41 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 307 Lek (kr19) | kr48 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 71,519 Lek (kr4,346) | kr4,119 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 31 Lek (kr1.88) | kr1.01 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,007 Lek (kr244) | kr241 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 315 Lek (kr19) | kr44 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albania is 58% cheaper than in Denmark
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