Cost of living in Albania compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albania is 48% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 864 Lek (kr59) | kr139 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 630 Lek (kr43) | kr88 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 403 Lek (kr27) | kr40 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 178 Lek (kr12) | kr13 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 310 Lek (kr21) | kr38 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 194 Lek (kr13) | kr30 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 435 Lek (kr30) | kr55 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 164 Lek (kr11) | kr20 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 103 Lek (kr7) | kr13 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 100 Lek (kr7) | kr13 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,400 Lek (kr95) | kr89 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 177 Lek (kr12) | kr20 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 74 Lek (kr5.03) | kr20 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Albania is 55% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 78,862 Lek (kr5,368) | kr17,829 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,061 Lek (kr3,135) | kr13,658 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 16,618 Lek (kr1,131) | kr1,411 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 60,744 Lek (kr4,135) | kr12,192 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 49,156 Lek (kr3,346) | kr9,226 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,335 Lek (kr1,180) | kr989 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,499 Lek (kr306) | kr236 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 49,320 Lek (kr3,357) | kr2,807 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Lek (kr2,042) | kr525 | + 289% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,388 Lek (kr94) | kr74 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 545 Lek (kr37) | kr258 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Albania is 35% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,435 Lek (kr302) | kr767 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 3,919 Lek (kr267) | kr342 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,354 Lek (kr569) | kr760 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,450 Lek (kr711) | kr1,104 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Albania is 64% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,106 Lek (kr67,670) | kr297,772 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 Lek (kr17) | kr15 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,600 Lek (kr109) | kr594 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Albania is 22% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Lek (kr82) | kr36 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000 Lek (kr68) | kr138 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,108 Lek (kr212) | kr485 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 949 Lek (kr65) | kr44 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 366 Lek (kr25) | kr26 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 534 Lek (kr36) | kr24 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 262 Lek (kr18) | kr18 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 312 Lek (kr21) | kr15 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 729 Lek (kr50) | kr299 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Albania is 32% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Albania | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,000 Lek (kr204) | kr410 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,769 Lek (kr120) | kr246 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr859 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,547 Lek (kr310) | kr776 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,159 Lek (kr79) | kr109 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 239 Lek (kr16) | kr42 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 376 Lek (kr26) | kr51 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 75,000 Lek (kr5,105) | kr5,274 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Lek (kr1.70) | kr1.05 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,661 Lek (kr249) | kr286 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 339 Lek (kr23) | kr60 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 916 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Albania is 51% cheaper than in Denmark
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